(Photo: Albert Goedkoop)
so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;
for he knows how we are formed,
he remembers that we are dust dust dust
From Ash Wednesday to Easter and beyond
A reflection
Remember
that you are made of dust
and you will return to dust.
Remember too
that we are made in the image of God –
male and female,
old and young,
white and all persons of color
and geniuses
and people with attention deficit disorder.
It’s a strange and confusing combination,
this dustiness
and this freedom to love
and to be selfish
and to be afraid
and to know hope
and joy
and wonder.
I don’t need to know all the answers,
but I’d appreciate help remembering
that the Cross and the Resurrection
add a new dimension
and a new promise.
I remember this:
When we “Do this” in remembrance of Him
the dustiness
and God’s image
and my history
walk together,
led by His hand into life.
My life.
It’s a strange business,
this combining of
dust
and
glory.
by William Maxwell. Posted on www.inthecourtyard.com
From the blog
5 earlier references to Psalm 103:
From generation to generation
Forget not
From a grateful heart
Theme: The greatest is love
Forgiven and forgotten