There's a book I've started reading, and I've got to the end of the first chapter, and I'm stuck. The challenge that I can't move past at the moment is this: It's asking the question, what are you passionate about? What are the changes you long to see happen in the world?
The book is called 'Follow me to Freedom' and it's written by Shane Claiborne, author of 'The Irresistible Revolution' and John M Perkins. On my third day of the rice and best fest, there's a verse that is turning over in my mind.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matt 5:6
And that is something of an encouragement, in the sense that there is hope. When you've been praying for change, investing in people, and their situations, really interceding, when there's nothing more than you can do, there is still hope. And it's the right thing to do, to keep on praying. Not to give up, but that there will eventually be signs of renewal.
But we've got to be part of that change. Be the change you want to see. Love this little flim and brilliant resources on this website, to help us be part of the change we want to see in the world wecan.be
Lord, you've shown us what we need to do. Not to follow empty rituals and present unecesssary gifts. But to do what's just and fair, to be compassionate to everyone, and to stay in step with God. [paraphrase of Micah 6: 6-8]
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