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Neil Cudney explores how God reaches out to those often overlooked, like the blind and lame, emphasising their place at the heart of community. He highlights the call to create welcoming spaces where vulnerability is embraced and everyone belongs. The post challenges readers to join in this mission of inclusion and grace.
Photo by Myriam Zilles on Unsplash
WORD:
“For I will bring them from the north and from the distant corners of the earth. I will not forget the blind and lame, the expectant mothers and women in labor. A great company will return!“ (Jeremiah 31:8, NLT)
THOUGHT:
God brings people who are marginalized into the centre of His community. Just as with the lost sheep, God Himself goes to the distant lands to find those the world has deemed ‘least of these’. Joining God in His mission means making space at the centre of our communities for those God has sought out.
PRAYER:
Lord, we follow your example as the Great Shepherd who sought us out. May we open a space of welcome in the centre of our communities for those who are deemed weak and vulnerable. May everyone we encounter be met with hospitality, grace, and mercy. May each find the place that they have longed for – a place to belong.
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About the Author:
Neil Cudney:
Dr. Neil Cudney is a respected voice in the global conversation on theology and disability. With extensive experience teaching on the theology of disability and accessible ministry, he has shared his expertise at conferences, seminaries, and colleges worldwide. Dr. Cudney's work reflects a deep commitment to fostering understanding, inclusion, and the transformative power of faith in the context of disability.
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Neil Cudney explores how God reaches out to those often overlooked, like the blind and lame, emphasising their place at the heart of community. He highlights the call to create welcoming spaces where vulnerability is embraced and everyone belongs. The post challenges readers to join in this mission of inclusion and grace.
Photo by Myriam Zilles on Unsplash
WORD:
“For I will bring them from the north and from the distant corners of the earth. I will not forget the blind and lame, the expectant mothers and women in labor. A great company will return!“ (Jeremiah 31:8, NLT)
THOUGHT:
God brings people who are marginalized into the centre of His community. Just as with the lost sheep, God Himself goes to the distant lands to find those the world has deemed ‘least of these’. Joining God in His mission means making space at the centre of our communities for those God has sought out.
PRAYER:
Lord, we follow your example as the Great Shepherd who sought us out. May we open a space of welcome in the centre of our communities for those who are deemed weak and vulnerable. May everyone we encounter be met with hospitality, grace, and mercy. May each find the place that they have longed for – a place to belong.