Peaches

Peaches! There it is plain and simple. It has theological implications and can help bring clarity to life. Every so often I like to come up with a word for the month. Any word will work but it is best if it really makes no sense in and of itself. Once a word is established it can be left in lunch boxes, on a night stand, under a pillow or any where you leave loved ones and friends notes. A simple word can relieve stress, convey love, and bring a smile. Peaches! It's a good word. But you can choose your own. In my realm I have moved on to "gobble, gobble" a new favorite at work. It is very stress relieving after a crises at work and brings a smile as I leave the house in the morning. We simply need something to calm us down through the day and remind us not to take life too seriously nor to be too uptight.

We share in a daily reading and devotion with Assumption Abbey. One reoccurring prayer we share is: "Jesus our Savior, you accepted the Cross for the salvation of the world. Let our sins not weary you, but forgive us always, and lead us along the path to your Kingdom, that path which you have opened for us; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever." I appreciate the expression "let our sins not weary you." It seems like that is possible but then we are reminded that Jesus has opened up the way to the Father. Our sins do not weary him.

We need to relax, trust God's grace, and enjoy the journey. Peaches! Gobble, gobble! Or whatever word you choose. Life is too short to remain uptight. The way is open before us and our sins will not weary Jesus.