Yesterday, the first Starkville Bridges out of poverty turned out better than I could have asked or expected. Ever since I was a little girl, I have heard the call of God “feed my people” and of the hurst of those in poverty and didn’t know what to do about it. When I began my training for the diaconate, I remember trying to discern exactly what I would do for God. Isn’t that funny…like God needed me “to do” something for her. But through formation with Bill Hanna and Gay Yerger in school and because of my respect and admiration of Deborah Hanson, one of the only people I have ever met with a true deacon’s heart, we pursued the Aha materials and learned of the Bridges model for eradicating poverty.
For over three years I have felt called to "do" something and I saw it played out yesterday! I had a glimpse of the Kingdom of God, where each member of Starkville Bridges contributed their special talents. None of the volunteer service was insignificant! Each person had their own divine appointment yesterday. How do I express my deep gratitude for sharing my vision of Bridges in this community and then to help translate it into action?
I feel a “holy insignificance” if that makes sense. Thank you Heavenly God for this insight and for albeit briefly, a glimpse of your divine economics. Please help me keep my "self" out of the way of your will. Amen
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