"Once I have accepted the truth that I am God's beloved child,
unconditionally loved, I can be sent into the world to speak and act as Jesus did."
- Henri Nouwen
Dear Friends,
I confess I don't always feel like a beloved child of God. It's not easy to feel special, safe and protected when you are besieged by uncertainty, fear and anxiety.Unsettling times can leave one feeling... well, unsettled.
Yet, as Henri Nouwen reminds us, it is when we are in the midst of adversity that we most need to cling to the truth of who we are."Look in the mirror each day and... claim and reclaim your primal identity as beloved daughter or son of a personal Creator."
I am so grateful to you for your support that allows us to enhearten souls around the world with Henri's reaffirming - some might say "radical" - words.
Our various outreaches, which include the Daily Meditations, podcasts, online book discussions, virtual events, and our many social media platforms (each attracting huge numbers of followers, many who are learning about Henri Nouwen for the first time!) have helped countless people discover that they are indeed a valued and loved child of God.
What a blessing it is to grasp that even in isolation you are never alone!Your financial support is needed to ensure that Henri's voice endures.
I recognize that some of you are bearing unexpected hardships at this time and are not in a position to give. But if you are able to support our work, you can be certain that your gift will help make a lasting impact in people's lives.
Thank you for considering this invitation to partner with us in our outreach and ministry.
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