A Pyre
Last year as I sat here contemplating was 2022 would bring, the word of the year was overflow. Overflow in the context of Psalm 23. For so long I have poured from an empty cup. I have given myself beyond what I should have. This time last year I was dry, parched, thirsty, but my cup overflowed. God's goodness has overflowed in 2022. This year I sit here looking back and there are lots of things I've seen and learned. Some have renewed my hope for humanity, and others that just remind me how broken this world is. I've had COVID a second time. I've had to face some fears and do things far out of my comfort zone. I've learned that anger is really grieving and the pain of grief is valid; to speak up when I'm hurting and set boundaries to protect my heart. I've learned to express my needs and desires. I've learned that poking the bear doesn't mean I'm going to be eaten alive. I've learned to hold people accountable, and give more grace for circum...