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August 14, 2017In today’s readings I was drawn in by the words of Moses in the Book of Deuteronomy and I felt myself going deeper with each reading. There are times I can get stuck in my head rather than listen to my heart so I very much appreciated feeling no pressure to figure things out, but rather just be with God’s word.
The passage that stayed with me is: “as God befriends the alien, feeding and clothing him. So you too must befriend the alien for you were once aliens yourselves.”
As I prayed with this passage I heard God invite me to use my gifts to welcome those entering new situations. We cling to our identities to help us feel safe which can create an “in” group and an “out” group. I remember how it felt to be new and will make the effort to support families and colleagues in their transition. I will search for opportunities in my neighborhood and community to show God’s love to others. And I feel called to be more engaged in welcoming the families who are striving to feel settled in their new homes.