Some weeks are good/great/grand/positive. But sadly, not all. Such is the way of it, and it seems to me, such is The Real World Much Of The Time.
And such we need to learn to live in, and - somehow - flourish within, and in which find ways to support, tend and nurture each other for the common good. If there IS any ‘Meaning Of Life’, then I think this is it. Someone Else, a few years back, phrased it as “Love the Lord Thy God, Love your neighbour, and Love yourself.” (hmmmn........ look where it got him.......).
But if the ‘Christian’ thing has any relevance, substance or purpose, then this must surely be inextricably fused into the centre and distilled essence of my life. Acceptance of Harsh Reality. Love, Care and Concern for all around. Some people may understand this in a very localised way to the people they encounter, others may embrace a more ‘wide world’ concept inclusive of All Things – four footed, feathered, ‘creeping upon the earth’ or growing within it.
Such details of a person’s faith need to be distilled, decided and determined by the individual concerned.
So, in dealing with the daily trials, tribulations and running sores of life, where is a feasible starting point ?
“What Did Jesus Do ?” is sometimes a difficult answer to discern from what we have written upon the printed page. Hence the various interpretations held in thrall by different traditions, which any one person needs to investigate and maybe challenge in seeking their own answers.
“What Would Jesus Do (Here And Now, With Present Understanding And Resources) ?” is an even trickier question.
“Pray” is probably a most valid answer to both questions, and is probably the most unexplored and most unused solution to Everyday Trials And Tribulations in most lives. It may seem facile, trite even, but yet it still seems to be the answer facing ChickPea, and any subsequent result still seems to be ever one step beyond reach.
I wonder – did the disciples manage to pray and hold fast to faith through those initial days after what we now celebrate as ‘Easter’ ? Each of them must have felt so bereft, so very empty.
What we do know is that they met together for mutual support. Truly, ‘Love, Care and Concern’ in action.
Aye, I guess it does it for me.
