Jonathan! Thank you for these reflections! I have been reflecting a ton on PACE lately. In the first Trump administration, I internalized all the things that were so disturbing and it wasn't healthy. As I feel ALL the things to be disturbed by-- Trump himself, news media, Gaza, ICE, LA, that friggin' clause in the wretched bill that will be a get out of jail card for anyone ignoring the courts-- it is helpful to realize/be taught that the disturbance is a reason to pray. I start with the recognition out loud, "Lord, I do not know what to do." Still on Assess and Collaborate, but as I pray I see God guiding, just a bit.
I'm not part of an active community that is doing anything collectively in response to all this, so all the more I appreciate the Crux, and I'm grateful for your reminder that we were not made to be consumers, but to be in community. Oh - and that comic about the journey from Aha! (unconscious incompetence) is perfect. Thank you, brother.
I’m not part of an active community in the way that I want to be either so “Pray” and “assess” is a solitary endeavor. My secret hope is that this could become some of that active community but have to keep sharing and building for sure.
Jonathan! Thank you for these reflections! I have been reflecting a ton on PACE lately. In the first Trump administration, I internalized all the things that were so disturbing and it wasn't healthy. As I feel ALL the things to be disturbed by-- Trump himself, news media, Gaza, ICE, LA, that friggin' clause in the wretched bill that will be a get out of jail card for anyone ignoring the courts-- it is helpful to realize/be taught that the disturbance is a reason to pray. I start with the recognition out loud, "Lord, I do not know what to do." Still on Assess and Collaborate, but as I pray I see God guiding, just a bit.
I'm not part of an active community that is doing anything collectively in response to all this, so all the more I appreciate the Crux, and I'm grateful for your reminder that we were not made to be consumers, but to be in community. Oh - and that comic about the journey from Aha! (unconscious incompetence) is perfect. Thank you, brother.
I’m not part of an active community in the way that I want to be either so “Pray” and “assess” is a solitary endeavor. My secret hope is that this could become some of that active community but have to keep sharing and building for sure.