I guess I hadn't realized how tired I was. When I got up today, I felt a bit shaky. All morning, I just couldn't focus. I was physically and emotionally wiped out. After a good long nap, I was able to get back some of my vitality and focus.
Important work is getting done. In a day or so, I expect the convention to commit to new and exciting mission initiatives among the poorest people in this country, mostly in Native American communities.
The "hot button" issues concerning same sex marriage, our relationship with the Anglican Communion and other emotion laden issues are being discussed in committees and should be ready for floor action in a few days. That will be when the media will show an interest.
We are committing large sums of money and human resources to ending poverty, saving lives and bringing the power of God's love to people throughout the world. We are discussing how best to fund theological education. We are providing resources to small and impoverished congregations. And yet, what will get the ink is sex.
It's easy to be at least a bit cynical, but it is also apparent that God's grace and mercy are at work here as well. Everyone here, regardless of political stance, loves God, prays to Jesus and hopes for the help of the Holy Spirit. Everyone here wants the Episcopal Church to fulfill its mission of reconciling the world to each other and God through God's Son, Jesus Christ. It's the how that separates us.
Tomorrow, we will celebrate that unity with a huge Eucharist including the ECW and the larger community. We will proclaim Christ, pass the Peace and eat the body of Christ that we truly be the Body of Christ to the world.
We will pray that God's will be done. The hard part may be believing that it has.
Good night, beloved in Christ.
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We are moved by your accountings of the General Convention events. Your profound assessment of the media's involvement is sadly true. It is doubtful that the mutual love and seeking of God's will by the participants will be reported by the media. This makes your report to your flock all the more valuable...Thank you for your postings. We are praying for you--your health, wisdom, peace, and thanking God for St Hilary's. This week end's Saturday service was simply beautiful. Take those naps whenever the opportunity presents itself--God Bless you, Bonnie Kreft
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