A Presence Of Love
I believe our calling in the midst of all of these pressures in our world for so many people, is to be a presence of love. In moments of fear, dejection, anger and the loss of hope we all need people to stand up and be a presence of love. After all, surely these moments are when love is most needed.
Dear Circle of Hope,
I wonder what fills your thoughts at the moment as you consider the realities of life in the world today. Maybe its the rising cost of living, the tensions arising from the political landscape, the lack of compassion and empathy towards others. There are so many things that are placing pressures on people and creating fear, worry and disillusionment. I believe our calling in the midst of all of these pressures in our world for so many people, is to be a presence of love. In moments of fear, dejection, anger and the loss of hope we all need people to stand up and be a presence of love. After all, surely these moments are when love is most needed.
When we recognise that we share a commonality as human beings that deeply needs a presence of love as we navigate the complexities of life today, then we may also come to a place of recognising that we ourselves can be that presence of love that others need. I also want to take this moment to remind you that you are worthy to be this presence. You are enough. Sometimes we can wonder if we are called to be such a presence. Yet even in our vulnerability and feelings of inadequacy we can be a powerful presence of love when we have an open and divinely trusting heart. What can this look like? Well it can be through acts of kindness, sharing a word of gratitude or encouragement, listening before speaking, choosing not to judge or standing with those who have been targeted as other. Small, yet meaningful actions through presence speak to people’s hearts and characterise a presence of love.
I believe that love really does have the power to change everything. This is why our community has the mission statement: “Loving God and loving our neighbours.” This stems from our desire to follow the way of Christ, the way of love. We together believe this is our great calling in the world today. To love God and to love others - to be a presence of love.
May we all practice becoming the presence of love in our world today, a world where love is so needed.
Thank you for being part of our Circle of Hope.
Grace and peace,
Phil