The Losing Too
September 20, 2021
How do we tell difficult stories? With pandemic burnout and empathy fatigue being very real for so many, it seems imperative that we focus on stories of hope.
Telling stories of hope is not difficult at Bridge of Hope because we experience them weekly. However, the truth is that behind each story is a reality in need of hope. There are times when our families just can’t seem to catch a break, somber moments in staff meetings when we realize we can’t keep up with all of the program inquiries, and the reality that relationship building can be really complex, vulnerable, and sometimes even painful.
As I reflected on this, I was reminded that I often speak of the Kingdom of God. I tell stories based on parables, just as Jesus modeled. And almost always, each parable involves losing:
- The marriage feast where no one shows up.
- The woman who lost her coin.
- The seeds that fell on rocky and shallow soil.
- The lost sheep.
- The prejudice and violence that preceded the Samaritan’s encounter.