Harmony

Well the word does have such a great sound to it. A nice image of peace and a lack of stress comes to mind with this word.

But then despite the problem that harmony is difficult to obtain, we do always hope. I'm sure there is harmony in some places.

Such as the cemetery. Not too many arguments take place between the residents. At least none we hear about as a rule.

In any case. Where we wish it was found, it often is missing. And that is sad. In homes and houses of worship, it is sadly often absent.

Which truly is regrettable. But that is in part because of the friction of opinions. Which almost always come from perception.

Even that wouldn't be so bad if people were able to set aside difference for the sake of peace. However, that requires more love than ego.

And even among those who claim they are loving that is often not a quite how it works. So I accept the blame for what I didn't do.

I just know that I am not the only one that has been guilty in such situations. Plenty of others can accept the same responsibility.

However, I doubt it will happen. And in many places the issue of harmony becomes one of enforcement.

At work for example we often have to submit to the harmony of our employers. They set the pace for what is harmony. It is not subject to debate.

And thus it is in many other aspects of life. We can truly appreciate how often that is the nature of life.

With God things should be different. His wills seek harmony from the standpoint of love.

And he does seek to inspire the same in us. Just doesn't happen that often.. Somewhere in all the words of faith and love, we still cling to our opinions.

What I rejoice about is how often God is able to truly keep some harmony through the power of his spirit. Occasionally we do manage to actually achieve a moment of truth and peace.

Just too bad it doesn't happen as often as we would like. Which is a good thing when it is by the Lord's will.