Lately my eyesight’s become a bit blurry –
And my hearing’s also gotten dim
since I can barely hear the person sitting right next to me –
Nevertheless, I still walk around the block – even if I get tired on the return.
So, now, Jesus’ message is finally getting through
About God’s coming down to earth
With power.
Because it’s obvious, isn’t it, that there’s nothing left for me –
It’s all God’s responsibility now.
It’s difficult, however, to accept that God actually has any real power,
Especially given all the missed opportunities –
The tens of billions of human deaths – natural and man-made –
So, God, where were you, then, with all your supposed “power?”
It’s ridiculous, isn’t it, in the modern world, to believe in that kind of God –
But where else could any real hope come from?
Where sweet goodness?
Or the love God has sprinkled so generously throughout our hearts?
Maybe God’s “power” was not, and never was, about what we wanted or thought we needed –
Maybe, instead, it was more like “beauty” – about which I’m taking ever greater notice now –
Or “truth” which, with age, I express more freely –
Or “justice” which slowly, methodically, is inching its way towards humanity.
Maybe, God’s “power” is simply the “love” reflected in a mother’s eyes
Which never fades.
Maybe God’s “power” is like that!
Diner Mystic 
Exactly…the current political, social, moral situations rob the soul of joyousness…what we are left with is the little things…like love reflected in a mother’s eyes…thank you.
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Or maybe God’s power is all that…and more
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Oh Peter, how dear! You express my doubts so clearly. sorry about your eyes!? Tom is dealing with pre glaucoma which has narrowed one eye vision to about half. My memory has gotten worse – I think because of the stress of not having a driver’s licence. I passed the test Saturday in time for support of Tom when he had an episode that sent him to the hospital in an ambulance from church – just as we were going to have our picnic. l was able to drive down. He was diagnosed with acute dehydration and low blood pressure. He revived well with an infusion of fluid. He’s ok now, just more sedentary. Pleased to hear you are walking for exercise. Hope to be able to see you and yours at the cabin. Tommy and family too. Allison has had a surgery on her gums that recovery is hard. My wish will have to wait – make two trips Love to you and yours. Nancy
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