Trusting people are vulnerable and can be easily crushed, as Jesus was crushed. A community which trusts in God rather than in the righteousness of its "cause" can always be crushed, but from that crushing will come resurrection. There is a hidden strength in being vulnerable, open, and non-violent, in being a people of the resurrection, knowing that we are loved and that God is guiding us, in all our fragility and littleness. We are not an elite. We are people who are poor, but who have been drawn together by God and put their trust in God. That is what a kingdom community is about: a community that knows it has been called by God in all its poverty and weakness, and that God is love.
-Jean Vanier, "From Brokenness To Community"
I'm feeling vulnerable and easily crushable as I prepare to move into a slum in week. Also excited and hopeful for resurrection.
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Just got around to reading your most recent blogs. Did you realize that the 24th was Mema's birthday? She could identify with your sense of vulnerability. Her life changed for her so much after Daddy died. She was not as strong emotionally and seemed to have a lot more fears. I still miss her terribly. I'm sure if she is able she is watching over you and Kelly. You were definitely the joys and loves of her life.
Aunt Beth
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