So many of you have told me you are tired. You feel defeated, depressed, divided. You feel isolated, misunderstood, confused. This is a very difficult time in the world. I feel all of those things at times too. We need rest.
On this podcast, I read from a book by one of my favorite poets and author, David Whyte. It’s from the book “Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words”. In it, he defines “Rest”.
Get comfortable and listen in. Let the words wash over you. Remember.
There was a world before social media and 24 hour news cycles. People used to think before they published. They used to spend years, decades even, contemplating, studying, writing. It’s no wonder some of my favorite writers are dead. Long gone, untainted by Twitter. But David Whyte is very much alive and still writing. Thank God. He is a gift. I hope and pray this blesses you.
Lord God, heal our world. Lord God, heal our nation. Lord God, heal our hearts.