Carrying the Divine

As the book of Shemot comes to a close
We are told that the work of the Mishkan is complete.

Fashioned from gifts of wise, generous hearts and
Spirits filled with awareness of sacred mystery,
The dwelling for the Divine
Is placed within the community,
Poised to be lifted and carried
As the journey continues to unfold.

The holy work is complete
And of course, the holy work continues.

Lifting and carrying the sacred center,
Reassembling it again and again,
Is in our hands.

Shemot ends with a promise of guidance
And a call for us
To bring the sacred,
To reveal the sacred,
Everywhere we go.

The challenge is great,
The need is urgent.

May we have moments
When possibilities lift us,
When kindness carries us,
And experiences of beauty, joy, love and relationship
Reveal the Divine within and among us.
May Divine light
Shining from within, among and beyond
Illuminate pathways of healing, justice and peace.

Hazak Hazak V’NitHazek
Let us go forward with determination and strength