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Faith reflections: Advent reflections on being overwhelmed

by Jen Collins

What’s your word? Mine is OVERWHELMED.

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. (Isaiah 40:1)

As I spend time with people in various communities the number one word that I’ve heard over these last couple of months is “OVERWHELMED.” I imagine people everywhere are striving to navigate all the ways we want transformation from the pandemic and beyond. We’ve wanted to endure a world that feels more connected, safer and not as busy. I don’t know if we have found it.

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