Last week, for me, was extremely hectic and busy. Between Christina's birthday party here last Sunday and Mark's birthday celebrated over several days, I felt like I was just bouncing from one thing to the next. I think the UK football game on Saturday was the last event in a series of very positive, yet time and energy consuming things that I had on my agenda. And the game did not disappoint. We've mustered high hopes these past weeks as we started the SEC portion of our schedule, but those hopes were dashed to pieces game after game, whether away or at home. Saturday's game against Ole Miss was finally a finish to celebrate. I was not at all happy to see our quarterback, Morgan Newton injured during the first half of the MSU game two weeks ago, but I was impressed with the play of our back up freshman quarterback, Maxwell Smith. He was unable to turn the game around for a win, but he certainly turned our opinions around for the remainder of our season. We have a reason on which we can again hang our high hopes once more. Go Cats and Max this coming Saturday in Nashville against Vanderbilt.
I was responsible last week for the program at our monthly United Methodist Women's meeting. I had selected the program about reconciliation. This is one of my favorite topics in a Christian life, one I hope I live out each and every day. Our UMW study took us to the Bible story of Jacob and Esau, from the book of Genesis, chapters 25-35. These two brothers were born to Rebekah and Isaac, who you may remember was the son of Abraham and Sarah. Although Esau was the firstborn, Jacob was favored by Rebekah. She enabled him to betray his aged father, Isaac, into giving him Isaac's blessing, that should have been given to the firstborn, Esau. Because of this, Jacob left his home and became successful and fruitful in all that he did. When the time came for Jacob to return to the land of his father, he was fearful of Esau and how he would be received. Thankfully, for him, Esau had learned to forgive his deceitful brother and they were reconciled at long last.
As Christians, we should always strive towards reconciliation when there has been some sort of a divide. Whether we have been separated from family, friend or our God in heaven, it is always the right time to make amends and reconcile. 2 Corinthians 6:14-21 is a portion of scripture that I have had underlined for many years. It stresses the way that God reconciled us to him through the death and resurrection of His son, Jesus Christ and how we are now ambassadors of reconciliation for Him. Because he wants us to love one another, we should always be ready for opportunities to reconcile others not only to God, but to others as well.
We have been so blessed this month with mild weather, sunny skies and continuing fall colors. I've enjoyed so many beautiful walks and outdoor activities. I want to take advantage of this before it's gone. The rest of the afternoon, I will be continuing to hang things on the line and bathe dogs, so they can dry in the sun as well. I hope you're making the most of the beautiful weather. Stay safe and take care, luv, Susan
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