Lucubrations

\Lu`cu*bra"tion\, n. [l. lucubratio;cf. F. lucubration.] 1. The act of lucubrating, or studying by candlelight; nocturnal study; meditation. 2. That which is composed by night; that which is produced by meditation in retirement; hence (loosely) any literary composition.


Monday, December 08, 2008

I just read an article on a church in Detroit praying for congress to bailout the Big Three. While I understand that a large portion of the congregation works for the auto industry, bringing three SUV's up front seems ludicrous. I only read one article on this, but the quotes in it sound like the people are relying more on the auto industry than they are on God. I pray that I may never rely on anyone more than I rely on God.

"We have never seen as midnight an hour as we face this week," the Rev. Charles Ellis told several thousand congregants at a rousing service at Detroit's Greater Grace Temple. "This week, lives are hanging above an abyss of uncertainty as both houses of Congress decide whether to extend a helping hand."

"We have done all we can do in this union, so I'm going to turn it over to the Lord," Holiefield told the congregation.

"I pray in good times and in bad times, but I pray these days because it's something that directly affects our lives.