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ECCLESIOLOGICAL ETCHINGS
January 24 2024
Nehemiah experienced deep anguish when he learned how Jerusalem had been destroyed; everything had been lost (Nehemiah 2:3). Nehemiah grieved the loss of an important place in his life, and his grief was simply too great to hide. Grief is an emotion that many people do not wish to show, as they have come to believe it is a sign of weakness. Though many will continue to believe that this is true, the festering wound of grief will never heal from a lack of attention. Let us name the heartache of loss, share our hurt honestly, and find how the broken pieces will be woven into the larger story of God’s grace, where redemption and healing are found.

May the sadness of my soul meet your healing Spirit, O God. Amen.