May does seem to be the most miraculous month, wouldn’t you say?
We sing about the merry, merry month of May –
and it is.
May is the result of winter’s rest and April’s showers.
May is the budding time of God’s time –
the harbinger of the growing season,
the blossoming season,
the rebirthing of bulbs and seed.
From time immemorial people have been celebrating this time of new beginnings as our ancient forebearers sought to appease the fertility gods in order to assure a bountiful growing season.
For us, May can be a budding time as well –
a time of rebirth,
a time to blossom and grow in our faith
and in our relation to God and each other.
This is a season of special Sundays.
We will celebrate the Generations of Faithful People,
Mother’s Day,
Our Presbyterian Heritage,
and Pentecost (don’t forget to wear red on Pentecost – May 27).
During May, a unique celebration makes each Sunday special.
May can be special for you, too.
Take time to read the weekly Bible readings.
Begin to reflect on your prayer practice.
Reflect on the desperate need for the world around us to see us practice love.
Reflect on the new day and the new world that is both a promise and a reality that we can experience here and now.
Reflect on the refreshment we experience and can offer the world around us.
And, reflect on the spirit that fills our lives with meaning and propels us to minister to the needs of others.
Let us take a clue for how we should our lives.
Any act of caring is never forgotten.
Any thing you ever do for another is never in vain.
People remember those who have shown they care.
Such discipline this month can only be beneficial.
Results are guaranteed! Try it!
As you do, remember the rest of us in the church -
as we will remember you.
In this small way, this month of May can be a time to bud and flower.
Your soul will find nourishment and your countenance will flourish.
As we sing in church: Let them know we are Christians by our love.
Spring has sprung,
The grass has rise . . .
Is there a greater witness
That God is?
I am looking forward to this special month,
this special time,
these special Sundays.
See you in church – and bring someone with you.
