All of Life is Sacred
There is an old Dennis the Menace Comic in which Dennis’s friend Margery is scolding him as he’s talking to another friend. She says, “Shame on you! Don’t you know God hears everything you say in this room?” In the next frame, Dennis says to his buddy, “Let’s go into the kitchen.”
Most of us believe that God is indeed everywhere. But so often we do compartmentalize our lives: sacred and secular, body and soul, spiritual and physical. However, the Bible does not know these distinctions. There is only sacred and profaned.
Our scriptures teach us that all of life is spiritual and sacred and holy. This includes our money, our bodies, sex, food, alcohol, work, music… all of them, gifts from God.
We can cherish them, value them and enjoy them in a way that is healthy and life-giving – or we abuse them and profane them.
I pray that you would remember that your life is sacred. God has entrusted you with many gifts. May you receive them as such.
Let us pray: Generous God, when our eyes and hearts are open, we stand in awe at your beauty and goodness. You have blessed us so richly. Help us to treasure your gifts and use them in such a way that does not denigrate them, or us. Rest your Spirit on us this day. We ask in Christ’s name. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
