It’s been a pleasure to begin understanding the Jewish faith more completely while reading the book Here All Along with a friend. The author, Sarah Hurwitz, writes really well and makes the material more accessible to the layperson.
In talking about Rosh Hashanah (which starts this Wednesday, by the way,) Sarah addresses worry
I instead tend to think that I can prevent misfortune by worrying a lot about it in advance.
Do you fit this approach?
Many of us have found life success by attempting to be well-prepared for surprises. That we might do this for others as well can become all-consuming if we’re not careful. That’s where today’s “headline” comes in… perhaps it’s time to “Resign as general manager of the universe…” **
Yet, perhaps these “worries expressed” can also be an approach for prayer? Some worriers we know share their concerns with God and then take action in the form of writing a card/text, extending social invitations, scheming with others on positive next steps, placing a phone call, etc..
May we all do our part to make this global community better, without feeling the need to become general manager…
Enjoy the day, filled with the Spirit !
** Sarah attributes this quote to Methodist pastor Larry Eisenberg
Lectionary Texts for Sunday, October 6, 2024:
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POTENTIAL ACTIONS – FOOD INSECURITY: These times will likely find large numbers of families looking for nutritious food, presenting opportunities to
- share financial and/or food offerings with a local food pantry
- check with your faith community about opportunities to feed community members
- volunteer to assist with a local mobile food pantry or community dinner
- find a Little Pantry in your area and help stock it with shelf-stable food items
- TAKE ACTION using an item from this Season of Peace devotional posting
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