You are the beggar
The following is by Cheryl Lawrie who writes at Hold This Space, it’s based on Luke 16:19-31 and Amos 6:1-7. Cheryl has a wonderful creative gift with words and reflections. I really like this.
you are the beggar sitting outside our gate
the awkwardness at the edge of our experience
the provocation that challenges our perception of the world
the discomfort that urges us to action
the anger that confuses our theology
the shadow in the corner of our eye that defies us to deviate from our path
the pain that cripples our indulgence
the melancholy that interferes with the party
the discomfort that disturbs our assuredness
the dream that interrupts our sleep
the grief that halts our play
the sorrow that pervades our celebrations
the anxiety that will not let us be complacent
the silence that confounds our judgement
the void that undermines our confidence
the disruption that will not leave us in peace…
Cheryl Lawrieabout
Posted on September 20, 2007
Posted by lynhallewell
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thanks for the link - and lovely affirmation!
You’re welcome!