“If You Can’t Believe Anything Else, Believe This“, by Rev. Tom Duley
Seek God, Lose Yourself, Find Life
In April of 1996 I hiked into and out of the Grand Canyon in one day. I don’t advise that you try this. It wasn’t the smartest thing I’ve ever done but it wasn’t the dumbest thing I’ve ever done either. I learned a great many things that day. Among the things I learned was that I matter. In the vastness of that canyon while my muscles, joints and whatever else I’m made of ached I knew the presence of God; knew that I was loved even in the midst of my struggle. That day I knew that I mattered to God.
I also learned that I mattered to another person. We encountered a park Ranger that day that was instrumental in helping us to get out of the canyon. His name was Ranger Wisher. In some quarters he is looked upon as an angel. Suffice it to say that we mattered enough to him that he stuck with us until he knew we were out of the canyon. This morning we will think about God’s love and how much we matter to God. We’ll also hear more about Ranger Wisher and how he showed his concern for us as we walked out of the canyon.
If you can’t believe anything else believe this… you matter because God says you matter.
~Tom Duley
The Word
Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten in God’s sight. But even the hairs of your head are all counted. Do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.
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