Being Safe Places for Others ~ Meditation by Henri Nouwen

Among my favorite resources to help me along on my Faith Walk are the writings and musings of Henri Nouwen.  You can learn more about him by visiting the website of the Henri Nouwen Society.

Below is the Daily Meditation for today.

Have a great Sunday!

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Sunday December 28, 2014

Being Safe Places for Others

When we are free from the need to judge or condemn, we can become safe places for people to meet in vulnerability and take down the walls that separate them.   Being deeply rooted in the love of God, we cannot help but invite people to love one another.  When people realise that we have no hidden agendas or unspoken intentions, that we are not trying to gain any profit for ourselves, and that our only desire is for peace and reconciliation, they may find the inner freedom and courage to leave their guns at the door and enter into conversation with their enemies.

Many times this happens even without our planning.  Our ministry of reconciliation most often takes place when we ourselves are least aware of it.  Our simple, nonjudgmental presence does it.

 
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Peace     שלום     سلام