“Let’s us move from charity for the worlds hunger to changing the conditions that create hunger, from hour at the international sex trade of little girls to action to stop it, from compassion for the world’s poor to changing our global economic system. Together let us create a world where love is manifested through a politics and economics of caring, where care taking is the most honored and rewarded work, where all children are safe from violence in their families and in their communities.” – Raine Eisler “Prayers for a Thousand Years”
Here it is 5:45 in the morning, I can’t help but think about the fact that right now all my friends are getting ready to sit down to dinner and I find myself half a world away. I am currently in Atlanta for our mission intern mid terms.
Last night we had our orientation and opening service. Prior to arriving at the retreat center I stayed with a family in Atlanta. I went with them to church and it was different than what I as used to to say the least.
Sitting in the sanctuary that was brightly lit, reading hymns from the beloved Methodist hymnal I couldn’t help but. Feel at home. How is it possible to long for two places at the same time. I am so happy to be back, but I know it will take time to make sense of it all.
Now all the mission interns are gathered to share our experiences together and work towards moving forward together. What that means I don’t know that anyone of us know but hopefully as the week goes on that will become more clear.
For now we gather together as brothers and sisters, join together I pray that we may all find the peace that we are seeking. Peace of mind, for those loved ones we have left behind but still carry in our hearts. For the future and the unknown that lies before us. Peace of spirit, so that we are nit over come restlessness and we can be fully present and fully aware of what God is doing in our live.
May we all find comfort in community so that we can move forward in the love manifested in Jesus Christ, and share that love with everyone around in all that we do. Thanks be to God!
Posted on March 7, 2011
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