How was your week?
Being surrounded by people on mission is a great reminder of all the good in the world. It was a very good week.
It began with sitting down for lunch to celebrate the birthday of someone very close to me. We celebrated the day of her entry into this world ninety three years ago. The struggle, the challenges, the triumph, the life of 93 years is one to appreciate and admire. May I be like this precious soul when I am ninety three. A soul that loves life by being with others, playing cards, exercising on the elliptical machine, and sharing her faith. A life on purpose.
It was a week getting to know the challenges my dear friend has made to stand as a Jewish clergy woman. Her stand for woman’s person-hood and the struggle for equal treatment has opened the door for a voice not heard by many. From a Reform clergy woman, to a Reform Cantor, to a Reform Rabbi living in the US. Living on purpose breeds strength and perseverance.
There was a day to sit and plan for scholarship opportunities for youth going off to college. Youth from communities that others may blast as lacking the wherewithal to succeed. It was another opportunity to be with someone living on purpose to show that her people are very capable and willing to succeed.
There was time to set another memory with my husband. We enjoyed a local performance of Guys and Dolls. A well performed rendition of the Broadway hit. A 1950 story that highlights the intersection of two worlds. The world of Sarah Brown, the leader of the Save-a Soul Mission, who’s mission is to save sinners and her encounter with Sky Masterson, who’s mission is to take a gamble and bet on anything.
An interesting epiphany occurred while watch this performance. The character Adelaide sings a song in her nightclub act. I sing the first few lines of this song to my grandchildren- A Bushel and a Peck. It is quite interesting the things in my head, that come out of my mouth, and I have no idea it’s origin.
And the days began again on Sunday- Mother’s Day, It is a time to reflect on my assignment in this world. Have I provided the space for my children to be in this world and explore all the lives around them. Have I embraced my neighbor as myself. Have I reached the epiphany of a God that so loves the world he gave his only begotten son. Am I living my life on purpose?
I am seen from afar, everyday.
The purpose to love God with all my heart, and to love others the same. I am walking the walk on purpose to see others as God sees.
I am grateful for all the lives that spent time with me this week. You have helped me live my life with purpose. May I contribute as those around me have in their walk on mission in this world.
Always grateful,
Walking In Your Gifts 