Wednesday, February 24
Tradition
Remember
the Sabbath day, and keep it holy.—Exodus
20:8
Sundays, the seventh day of
the week, have traditionally been a very special time. It is a day to thank the
Lord for everything in our life. A day
to thank the Lord for looking after family, friends and those in need. It is a time for rejuvenation; physical,
mental and most importantly spiritual renewal. It seems that tradition has
eroded over the last 30 years or more. There are not the special Sunday
favorite meals following church and Sunday School of fried chicken or pot roast
followed with a wonderful special dessert.
Families do not get together after the dinner to relax, talk, and
participate in relaxing games of checkers, softball, horseshoes, long walks or
other leisure activities. There are very
few opportunities to enjoy pot luck meals at the family's church followed by
bible study or discussions of current topics. Everyone is rushed. I, much like Tevye, am saddened to see
tradition changed by the current rapidly escalating pace of present day
life. I am beginning to understand how
people feel they are being left behind by society.
Sunday is very special. It is time for spiritual renewal for
all. Everyone has their own special way
to rejuvenate their spiritual being.
Church provides an opportunity to "touch base" with my church
family. A family whose bond seems to
continually grow as time goes on.
Sundays provide an opportunity for reflection. There is sadness in the passing of a member
but there is joy in the celebration of a baptism or young people becoming
members of the Church. Both of these events are important in the life of the
Church and life of our society.
It is sad that so many have
to work on Sundays and cannot attend Church.
There are others who must work six days a week and use Sundays to take
care of household chores and relax if they can so they can start over in the
grind on Monday. They miss the comforts and reassurances which can be gained in
the family of the church. We need to reflect on what is really important in our
life.
Sundays are important to me
for the traditions, for the uplifting experience and fellowship. All of which have been so important my whole
life.
Bob & Myrt Dorroh
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