Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Practice



Ministry is a place where
three-legged dogs teach
and learn from others how to

thrive in their broken joyfulness.
There is no such thing as
a profession; not only are we

all amateurs, but we are also all
engaged in its practice, for
better or worse, in blindness or lucidity, 

denial or hopefulness, anxiety or grace.
Showing up, even and especially
when we are convinced

of our own incompetence,
is the surest recipe
for faith and commitment.

Hold to these ingredients in love,
prayer, and all of life, and your soul
shall always hunger but never starve.

© 2013 Todd Jenkins

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