Pastor’s Corner – October 24, 2024
Dear Beloved,
Thank you for journeying along together in this meditation with colors for the last two months. I realized that with God’s infinite shades and hues, we could journey this way forever! I wonder what your favorite colors have been in the past and present? I wonder if any colors grew on you as you meditated with them? I hope you enjoyed this journey together (through the colors in the ROYGBIV rainbow that I learned in elementary school). Throughout this journey, I grew in my amazement and intrigue with colors - remembering that we name and experience colors differently and wondering about the ways our different senses connect - sight, sound, smell, taste, movement, touch, internal sensors that help stay regulated for functioning? Wondering about connections between senses and how senses connect us with one another? I am grateful for artists of all kinds who help us imagine and experience the creative nature of the Maker - drawing sounds, smells, textures, sights, and movement together - expanding our understanding of each other and the world God so loves - expanding our understanding of ourselves, our ancestors, the Spirit within each of us - expanding our connection with Jesus who painted pictures with his storytelling - who draws us in with parable - who repeated songs, prayers, and poetry of Hebrew scripture. May you allow yourself time and space to rest in the creative embrace of the Compassionate Sculpture of the stars and the Swirler of the sunsets and sunrise, the Gracious Gardener who nourishes us with the fruit of the vine and the grains of the earth and invites to us join in receiving and sharing the beautiful gifts and blessings of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithful, generosity, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). May you find hope in the covenantal bow of God’s everlasting ever-enduring mercy and love (Genesis 9:13). May you find shalom in God’s belovedness for each and every one. And may we seek God’s wisdom, courage, and powerful healing to live as rainbows in the midst of pain and challenges - offering hope and reflecting God’s overarching care and grace.
With humble gratitude and surprising joy,
Sarah
