Lindy Thompson

Alright, it’s time to gather my people around me.
I require the wisdom of the saints right now.

Who are we grabbing –
John Wesley, for sure.
Christine Valters Paintner, without question.
Henri Nouwen, oh bless, you are certainly coming.
Peter Enns, make me laugh, friend.
Carl McColman, carry the candle so I can see.
Carol Lee Flinders, bring the women –
Claire, Mechthild, Julian, the Catherines, Teresa and Thérèse.
Martin Laird, teach me.
C. S. Lewis, come to my aid.
Jen Hatmaker, speak up.
Emily P. Freeman, talk to me.
Anne Lamott, now is when you keep going.
Sarah Bessey, do what you do.
Nadia, more please.
Diana, Brian, Jemar, Jim, raise your voices yet again.
Father Richard, Cynthia, Palmer, Barbara, Brother David, pass it along.
We are in deep need here.

Gather your people.
Stand in their wisdom.
After the shock
comes the work.

Saints, give us strength.
Friends, never give up.

Always, we begin again.