The morning glory is, as its name suggests, is at its loveliest in the morning. It greets the rising sun by fully opening and showing its colorful, trumpet-like blossoms.
The open, eager morning glory is a good image for the hope in the new day. Today and every day, call to mind the mercies of God, opening yourself to remember both the great and small blessings. Since God has been faithful in the past, God will surely be faithful in the future. This is the good news for this day!
This message is based on a devotion, “Morning,” written by Jeanette B. Strandjord that appeared in “Programs, Retreats and Devotions 2,” published by Women of the ELCA in 1996. Today we remember Basil the Great, bishop of Caesarea, who died in 379; Gregory, bishop of Nyssa, who died around 385; Gregory of Nazianzus, bishop of Constantinople, who died around 389; and Macrina, teacher, who died around 379.
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