There is a tension in the sermon as we think of our mother. Most of our mothers gave us a foundation that has helped define for us our identity and our values. She gave us the song to sing and we learned it. As we grew up we perfected it but we know it was the song she taught us.
The psalmist suggests that we learn to sing a new song. Psalm 98 reminds us how God is asking us to sing a new song. There comes a time in our lives when we realize the song we are singing is not our mother's song but our own song.
We are supposed to learn from the foundational song we were given to sing but we are instructed to sing a new song and to find our music and words in the lives we live.
What is the new song you have learned? How does it differ from the one your mother taught you?
If you have thoughts on this write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to have other people read you thoughts click on the 'comments' box below.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Charles Schuster
I will send a copy of the sermon in a rough draft format on Friday if anyone wishes to receive it. Just let me know.
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