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Albert Einstein was born in Germany in
1879. He is now acknowledged as one
of the world’s greatest scientists. Yet,
when he applied to attend a college in
Munich, he was turned down because
they said that he “showed no promise”.
He worked in different jobs to get the
money he needed to follow his scientific
interests.

Important as knowledge is, without his
sense of imagination and creativity he
would not have been able to make use
of his knowledge to make such advances
in science. It’s interesting that he said:

“Imagination is more important than
knowledge.”

Einstein also said:

“When I see the Cosmos, I can't help but
believe that there is a Divine Hand behind
it all.”

He died on this day in 1955, having said
that “Only a life lived for others is worthwhile.”

Let us pray:
Lord our God,
you give different gifts to each of us
and you are pleased
when we use our gifts well.
Inspire each of us to reach our potential
and use our gifts
for the benefit of others.
Enable us by the power of your Spirit
to grow in faith
and in imagination and creativity,
living a life for others
that is worthwhile.
Amen.