I don't agree with David on everything, which is fine, neither of us knows it all...but anguish...having an emotion that leads towards movement, that causes us to act through the power of the Spirit, I always come back to this. I feel like I need more of this, but I often fill every ounce of the day with noise so that I don't have time to really get to that place. I love reading Nehemiah and his anguish fueled action is inspiring and challenging. So I think this morning, I'll make a list, I'll be quiet and make a list of things I'm tired of...
1. I'm tired of violence. Period.
2. Especially Gang Violence.
3. Stupid Violence. (Isn't it all?)
4. Domestic Violence. (Am I making that clear?)
5. I'm tired of young girls and women being treated like objects and less than others.
6. I'm tired of our desire to remain disconnected/seperate/isolated for 'self-preservation'. Read: racism, classism, denominationalism, sexism, any other -ism that causes us to stay seperate.
7. Being unhealthy.
8. An L for the Steelers. (Can't all be serious, can they?)
9. A lack of hope.
10. Selfishness.
11. Illusions of satisfaction that create more discontent.
I'm sure there are more...but that's a good start. So tell me, what are yours...
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Know that when I wake in the morning, I pray for you, as well as my local church leaders. You need to be aware that you are prayed for every day. We love your heart and consider it an honor to support your ministry. You are a Mucci through and through with that 'bulldoggedness' that runs in your family. In a GOOD way!! Hahaha!
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