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POV: You've watched your Rabbi die, it's the Sabbath, and you're praying and preparing to enter the new week to carry on His teachings with the passion he instilled in you. Here's your prayer:
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Apparently this guy busks on the streets of the town I grew up in.
I am not sure I like the song (a little to catchy for me!), but I do like the message! There'd have to be something wrong with me not to agree with messages about positivity, perseverance and self belief! I think if I was still in Sudbury and wandered past him playing, and caught these lyrics I'd stop and listen. Resilience is one thing, but putting up with abusive and unloving behaviour is another.
Don't do it. Keep vigilant. Protect yourself. Listen to trusted people who have your back and your heart. Do something about the red flags. Challenge what causes them, and if there is no change then call it out or walk away. I found this one whilst planning an Act of Worship for a Secondary School... On "Resilience" believe it or not...
Resilience isn’t mentioned in the bible. I tried to find a greek word as to what it means so that I could check in the geeky apps and things I use to make sure. The word that came back was this one… ελαστικότητα (Elastikótita) However you pronounce it, that first bit is where we get our word “Elastic” (I could tell that without looking it up) So what have I learned? Let's think about Elastic vs Plastic… |
Every-Day EncounterIf you'd rather listen and come to your own conclusions about the eclectic mix of songs I worked through in Lent 2023, here's the Spotify Playlist! Archives
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