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SWIRLS OF NURTURE

Sometimes I feel like a creator, sometimes I feel like a teacher,  sometimes I feel like a worshipper, 
sometimes I just feel three worlds swirling, colliding, morphing into new worlds . . 
. . . yet with each swirl the need to nurture . . .
. . . nurture midst fragile creations, vulnerable artists, emotive questioning soundscapes, wondering and wandering thoughts, midst a church wondering how to create in the image of the One who created all.

Never alone, even in trauma

4/10/2023

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Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. 33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have  peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”  John 16:32-33  (ESV)

Christ experienced incredible trauma during his life on earth, especially during the last week. The words in today’s verses were spoken hours before he knew he would be arrested. He knew that each of his disciples would scatter and flee to their own homes. Then he would be alone!

The most difficult and fearful times during a crisis are when we are alone. But Christ knew he would never be alone. He knew the Father would always be with him. Just before Christ ascended to heaven, he left a similar message with his disciples.
And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Matthew 28:20b

He is saying the same to you. Take heart. In the midst of great trauma when no other human being is with you, Christ is with you. A follower of Christ is never completely alone.
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