3 Points to Ponder
- When facing immense personal loss and crumbling infrastructure, we can find strength in one another. How can you intentionally cultivate resiliency in yourself and others in your community during difficult times?
- We are transforming together, to be love in action, in our broken world. In your life, where do you need to connect to be love in action for someone else?
- Each of us has the opportunity to tap into a greater source than ourselves. What are you doing to tap into the Source of Life continually?
2 Quotes to Share
“Resilience is very different than being numb. Resilience means you experience, you feel, you fail, you hurt. You fall. But, you keep going.” -Yasmin Mogahed
“Those who put everything in God’s hand will eventually see God’s hand in everything.” -Unknown
1 Story of Impact
The harsh Caribbean sun beat down on the gleaming white floor tiles of the Many Hands conference room. The clatter of plastic chairs punctuated the murmurs rising in Haitian Creole. The leadership team of Many Hands for Haiti gathered for their quarterly meeting, the blue paint on the cement block walls a stark contrast to the broken homes outside of the gate. Since the start of the year, 100% inflation had strangled the economy, the government had collapsed, and security threats had forced U.S. staff to return home. Personal tragedies struck close to home, with several team members mourning the loss of loved ones, including losses of mothers, fathers-in-law, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Yet, amidst the despair, an unyielding strength pulsed through the room. Muscles tensed with determination as they acknowledged the doubled workload left by departed NGOs. This wasn’t a burden, but a blessing – a chance to serve their community more. A shared smile acknowledged a colleague’s joke, breaking the tension and highlighting the deep well of resiliency they drew from. Their source of strength wasn’t limited to their bond. They were connected to a higher purpose, a faith that whispered promises of a brighter future. As they embarked on their roles to be Love in Action, they knew two things: they loved God and loved others. Each day has started with devotions, reconnecting themselves to their Maker and to each other. We have a lot to learn from our Brothers and Sisters in Haiti and places like it. Today, take some time to connect to your Maker and those around you. Even in the worst of times, replace the broken narratives spinning in your head with healing Truth. A small step forward is just that. Forward. Together, we can do the incredible.
