Matthew 9:35-38 (The Message)
Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places, reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives. When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. “What a huge harvest!” he said to his disciples. “How few workers! On your knees and pray for harvest hands!”
Jesus saw the need around him
and he did what he could.
He knew he wouldn’t get to it all
so he equipped others
in that ancient tradition
employed since Moses was a boy
when his father in law cautioned him
about overstretching.
It may be good for the ego
but not good for the body or soul.
Ministry is a shared endeavour
discerned and exercised in community.
We care for one another
when we also care for ourselves.
This we know in our minds
and our one task
is to practice loving ourselves wholeheartedly
until our tender souls are assured
that it is safe to quietly emerge
with that vulnerability and courage
that belongs to the wild soul
And when the wildness of our souls
is nurtured and cherished
love - sustainable love
is a possibility
for body, mind and soul.
(Liz Crumlish 22.06.23)
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