Mark Buford, Director of Communications
Sometimes, the words just don’t come.
That’s a problem when it’s your turn to share a reflection.
And that’s when I’m reminded that listening is just as important as sharing.
So I listened.
Or more accurately, I read.
Colossians 3:1-11, to be precise.
One of the scriptures for this Sunday’s worship service at First United Methodist Garland.
And it was the last few words that caught my attention … Christ is all in all.
This reminds me of a song I used to sing back in my praise band days – You Are My All in All.
(Nichole Nordeman sings it far better!)
You are my strength
when I am weak,
You are the treasure
that I seek,
You are my all in all.
In these times of inflation and poverty and hunger and racism and political bickering and COVID and monkeypox and on and on and on, I am weak.
When I fall down
You pick me up,
When I am dry
You fill my cup,
You are my all in all.
Thankfully, I have a Savior who loves and watches over me to help me cope.
Jesus, Lamb of God,
Worthy is your name.
Jesus, Lamb of God,
Worthy is your name.
Amen.
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