In my defenselessness my safety lies.
You who feel threatened by this changing world, its twists of fortune and its bitter jests, its brief relationships and all the "gifts" it merely lends to take away again; attend this lesson well.
And later....
Be still a moment, and in silence think how holy is your purpose, how secure you rest, untouchable within its light. God's ministers have chosen that truth be with them. Who is holier than they? Who could be surer that his happiness is fully guaranteed? And who could be more mightily protected? What defense could possibly be needed by the ones who are among the chosen ones of God, by His election and their own as well?
I held this lesson in my heart today as I conducted a training for 50 individuals in leadership positions. Holding it there guided me through a session of training and dialogue that helped me to feel a greater sense of connection with all those gathered in the room. We talked about leadership from the perspective of 'choice.' How we make a decision, a choice, no matter how subtle it may seem, to appreciate or to feel frustrated, to react or to respond, to direct or to guide.
I held this lesson in my heart as chaos swirled around me, as laughter bubbled from belly, as the soul questions swung through my mind like a pendulum - back and forth throughout the day I feel safe and secure. I feel less inclined to defend my position. I feel more inclined to look to life through eyes of love.
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