Brokenness

We are designed for good! There is beauty inherent in each of our ethnic identities, but cultural idolatry and racial brokenness have torn apart God's intended multiethnic community. 'Colorblindness', though originally well-intentioned, is inhospitable, a failure to recognize the beautiful differences that must be acknowledged order for us to move forward in grace to others. We all need to be 'ethnicity aware' , examining what we need healing from, so that we do not unintentionally or willfully cause damage to others with our unexamined sin. Our Growth Groups are asking these questions in the coming weeks:

What are some broken responses you have had to your ethnic identity? What are experiences of ethnic tension or racism that have affected you, your family or those close to you? How might you engage in confession, lament and repentance for the pain in ethnic communities? Can we weep with Jesus for this brokenness and seek his mercy and restoration? 

Grace and peace,

Anita Sorenson
Pastor for Spiritual Formation