RRF- Member Writings - Affirmation by Tom Ebacher

By Tom Ebacher

Reason, let me see your hand in all that surrounds me.

The history of a pebble by the shore spewed forth,

from the bowels of the earth, torn from the rock by the ice

in the great ages then shaped by a raindrop on it's journey

to the sea. Help me see you in the chain of life that

starts with the simplest of your creatures. A string of

algae floating on the water supporting the life of a fish

who nourishes the eagle. I feel awe as I see the tree grow

from a seed until it towers above me in it 's full majesty,

I see your strong hand in the purposeful action of the

squirrel collecting acorns on the forest floor, the caring

of a cat licking her kitten clean and the movement of the

snail retreating back into the shell you have made. They do

these things for you. Thank you for the ability you have

given me to understand your ways. For being able to feel

awe and wonder when I see your hand guiding each, part of my

world. For the joy I find in living my life in this your

web of fife. These also are your creations. Let me use

your gift of understanding to form my own creations. The

towering building in the midst of the city; our social

constructions of government, religion, families; and the

harmony of my machines. They are a tribute to you. Let me

see how your hand holds my tools. Help me be tolerant and

understand the actions of my fellows for they hold you

dear. Help me show them your ways. I thank you for the

knowledge you have let me ferret out. It is held in

high honor because it is glimpses into your mysteries.

Let me view you in fullness from the records you keep.

Show me when I am wrong for there is much I misunderstand,

Let me use my knowledge of you in ways that are harmless to

the diversity of your creations. I hear you calling me when

I see your mysteries. You cause me to wonder at the form

and purpose of each of your awesome creations. You have

always been here and your hand is in everything. All

life follows your ways and reflects your image in this

mystery we call time and space.

I proclaim your goodness,

I trust that always there will be Reason.