March 5, 2026

Do you get “sad” once-in-a-while?? This morning in Orland Park, Illinois … it’s kind-of cold and damp. The sky is grey … there is a slight drizzle … it’s foggy … and I take a few moments to go into the sanctuary … and I think of and pray for those who are struggling. And maybe that includes some of you. I look at all the names in our prayer book. Saying “good-bye” to someone you love. Being confined to a hospitial bed. Not being able to do things like feeding yourself and walking out the door. The innocent victims of war and violence. Those who feel “lost” … and they aren’t sure where to turn. In silence I say the “Lord’s prayer” —–“thy kingdom come, thy will be done …” I hear the words of Psalm 23 … that we will share in worship tonight. “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want ………. he leadeth me beside the still waters … he restoreth my soul.” Yes, in the midst of sadness …. we need to have our spirit and soul restored. l guess that’s why we are here: to pray, to support each other, to bring healing in the midst of our sadness. Yes, there are clouds in our lives … and under those clouds the “son” is there. Walking with us … sharing our sadness … and restoring our sometimes wrinkled soul. Peace and hope to all. Don.