In one of the 'Peanuts' cartoons, Lucy is terribly frightened because it has been raining and raining and raining.  She begins to wonder aloud if there might be a repetition of Noah's flood.  But Charlie Brown reassures her.  He tells her about God's promise and the meaning of the rainbow and the covenant.  Much relieved, Lucy says, "Thanks, Charlie Brown, you've taken a load off my mind!"  To which Charlie Brown replies, "Good theology has a way of doing that!"

The theology of the Christian faith is especially helpful here.  It takes a load off our minds by showing us that God is love, God is good, and that Jesus comes to us with healing, forgiveness, hope and grace.  Jesus comes in love to bring us home to him.

Prayer: O God, forgive our feverish ways.  Forgive our mixed-up priorities.  Forgive our hectic schedules that sometimes crowd you out of our lives.  Give to us, as never before, your healing, redemptive love in Christ Jesus.  Help us now to make this day a masterpiece.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.