Inhale Our Freedom, Exhale Our Fear

<p>Virginia Cumberbatch reflects on God’s invitation for us to experience both individual and collective freedom in the midst of our fears [1 John 4:17-21].</p> <p>Reflection</p> <ol><li style="font-weight:400;">After a year of quarantine, how will you seek freedom and rest for yourself this spring?</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">As we witness the hate and injustice of the world, how will you support the liberation of others?</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">How will you allow God’s love to “fully form” in you this week?</li> </ol><p>Practice</p> <ol><li style="font-weight:400;">How will you abide in God’s love to navigate you through the fog (fear) of our current conditions?  Inhale: God, meet me in this fear.  Exhale: Bring rest to my restless mind.</li> <li style="font-weight:400;">How will you allow God’s love for us to model and direct our pursuit of collective freedom and community justice?  Inhale: We were meant for freedom.  Exhale: I will not settle for less.</li> </ol><p>Resources</p> <ul><li>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/blackliturgies/'>@BlackLiturgies</a></li> <li>Podcast: <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gen-activist/id1544957546'>gen/activist</a></li> </ul>