Pivoting, Justice and Streams …

The past two weeks have been filled with plenty of “pivoting” – originally moving in one direction and then needing/choosing to move in another. Almost anyone living through the 2020/2021 experience can relate to this pivot exercise … most of us doing so on more than a few occasions!

Sadly, one pivot this month took us away from 40+ relatives at a family reunion (the potential of illness from gathering at the Covid-19 hotspot of Branson, MO was too much to fathom.) Happily, the pivot brought us together with almost 20 relatives over the same time period.

It was yet another nice reminder of Fraulein Maria’s commentary about God opening up a window when the door closes (Sound of Music reference.) Sometimes we need to allow the Spirit to move us in mysterious ways at some times, though that can be tougher for some of us who are “Type A” personalities.

After enjoying the Sandusky River kayaking the day before, worship at Grace Lutheran Church in Fremont, OH became even more vivid with the singing of two songs in particular, Let Justice Flow Like Streams & Let Streams of Living Justice. Thinking about the flowing streams for justice is a reminder: we can pivot in numerous ways to help our neighbors and those in need.

Let’s each pivot – – finding new and varied opportunities to stream justice in our land!!!

Enjoy the day, filled with the Spirit…