View From The Pew


View from the Pew
By Lynsley Grady

Ba de ya - say do you remember
Ba de ya - dancing in September
Ba de ya - never was a cloudy day
(Earth Wind & Fire – September)

September…bright sunny mornings…warm afternoons…cool evenings…falling leaves…the end of summer…and…

… back to school!!!

The alarm sounds and the race is on.

Oh no…we overslept.
Get up!!! Get moving!
Don’t forget your lunchbox.
What do you mean you have a half-day today????
NOW you tell me.
Mad dash to the car. Drive off.
You left your what??? Your project???
Back up down the block. Run in the house.
Got it!
Finally…at school.
Get out! The bell is ringing! Run!

If this sounds way too familiar, then it is time to put those Unity principles into practice. The power for September is Order. That’s right…order! What better way to start off the school year!

This September let’s put God first in the morning. Now that may mean going to bed on time so that we can rise before the alarm rings. Giving ourselves enough time to pray and meditate before the day starts will give us the time we need so that we will not find ourselves racing out of the door with house slippers still on.

It would probably be a good idea to place whatever is needed for the day in order. Imagine if everything is exactly where it is supposed to be, how much time would be saved not having to look for it.

Finally, deny that there is disorder in all our affairs. Affirm that everything is in perfect order. And know that Divine order reigns supreme.

So, this September as we drive to school and work – with more than enough time to spare - know that there is a new order to how we live “…for the old order of things has passed away.” (Revelation 21:4) Let’s dance this September!!!!
The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness. - Galatians 5:22