Sky over Makapu'u Head
Not quite a full day off, God, but still a very good day. Thank You! Ian wanted to go to Waimanalo so Sandy, Ian and I packed up the boogie boards and set out around the south eastern tip of Oahu. It is one of my favorite drives. I sat and watched as Ian enjoyed the small waves that lifted him up and down and once in a while moved him in . . . bringing him joy. Hard not to be joyful . . . so much beauty . . . every direction called for photos. . . called forth delight.
Later Ian and I went to Zippys and I talked about my favorite skills. Negotiating — which means you have to know what you want in layers, and means that you have to help the person you are negotiating with understand what they want. God, I love the story of how Abraham bargained with You over Sodom and Gomorra. So, God, if there were 50 righteous men there surely you would spare the city? Right! How about 45? And he persisted all the way down to 10. It turns out You save us all for just ONE righteous man. And You had to provide Him.
So pushy, that Abraham! How you must have loved him — standing there and bargaining with You for that city. Flattering You, too, as I recall. Well, perhaps not flattering You, just reminding You of Your excellent qualities!
Ah, now God, here is this lovely world that You brought into being. Such a beautiful world. And it was YOUR idea to entrust it to us. You were the one who decided to trust us with free will. . . letting us disobey You and go on our merry way. Surely then, YOU will not leave us to ruin it? Surely, You who created it will put Your Thumb on the scale, so to speak and help? AND HOW WOULD YOU LEARN IF I REMOVED PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY? Sigh, how indeed. . . . . . But, God, I HAVE LEARNED! What I’ve learned is — WE NEED HELP! Please?
Story teller,
A Moment with God 
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