I guess at one time or another we all feel like just hiding from life. Elijah chose a broom tree. We are more likely to chose our bed. Or we might not be quite so obvious. Sometimes we just withdraw from life. We do all the things we are expected to do... work, spend time with family, etc... but our hearts are hidden away. We've been hurt once too often and we just don't want to risk our hearts anymore. We hide emotionionally.
But then an angel comes. Mostly in the form of a friend or loved one. They nurture us and care for us and make us feel like we can face life again. There is no shame in needing to hide out from life for a while... as long as you don't get stuck there. But we should be ashamed if we know of a friend or loved one who is hiding out and we don't go to nurture and care for them. We need to be their angel. Perhaps the people who get "stuck" in hiding out are those who are never fed by angels.
Do you currently know someone who is hiding under a broom tree of their own making? Or perhaps someone that you know would at least like to go into hiding? Feed them. Give them some "bread of life." Sometimes all it takes is a card to let them know you care. Sometimes they might need a little more encouragement. Let them rest from life if they need it, but let them know that the world still needs their gifts and talents. Give them food to strengthen them to continue the journey.
Father,
We all know someone who is tired. They may not have gone into hiding yet, but they want to. Give us the right food with which to strengthen and encourage them. Amen.
Joys: wonderful baby shower for Chelsea; lovely wedding for Breanna and Neill; fun weekend with Cecelia
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