3-509th Unit Ministry Team
"A day without sunshine is like night."
- Anonymous
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Spiritual Sustenance August 2008 |
My son, mom, dad, father-in-law, nephew, and the Chaplain Corps all celebrate birthdays days within a 30-day window this time of year. Each of these days, we pause to honor the person or institution by a party, gifts, or a phone call. Even the Army has an annual ritual that recently commemorated 233 years: get in a big group and jog around for a while. At least there was cake at the finish line.
My wife and I are celebrating our tenth anniversary this year and have made much bigger plans than usual to commemorate the milestone. Perhaps you can relate, but our eighth and ninth anniversaries were spent apart, more than 7000 miles apart, so just being together is a step ahead. Talking to one Soldier, I learned he had missed nearly all of the past six wedding anniversaries due to Army needs. It truly is a sacrifice to serve our Nation at war.
Nevertheless, recognizing these milestones also reminds us that we are social and relational creatures. While our work is important, relationships define who we really are. This is certainly not by accident. God has designed us to be relational not only with each other, but to include the divine relationship as well. So while the milestones of birthdays and anniversaries are honored, pause often to reflect upon the relationship that others model, between you and God. Just try not to celebrate with cake everyday.
Blessings,
CH Morken |
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