“…worship is always something of a wilderness where people think their lives through and wonder about all that is unknown and frightening and causes them to double-andtriple-check their holds on what is reassuring. No matter how beautiful the sanctuary, the pew where people sit with their fears, worries, responsibilities, and all the rest is a kind of wilderness place where people confront the howling winds, thorny brambles, and lonely emptinesses of their lives.” (from Feasting on the Word by Mark A. Yurs p 47)
How might you pause before worship and share some of how you are in the wilderness this Advent. Consider turning to your Kitchen Table and sharing how your soul is fearful, worried, anxious or burdened by responsibilities. If you are not part of a Kitchen Table, turn to a trusted person to share how it is with your soul.
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