It is all too easy to fall into the trap of thinking that our faith journey is a spiritual journey.  If we neglect the very real needs of those least able to care for themselves then we are but clanging cymbals and blaring gongs.  The following is picked up by the Apostle James in chapter 1 about caring for those least able to care for themselves.
 
 “Wash yourselves. Cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil. Learn to do what is good. Seek justice. Correct the oppressor. Defend the rights of the fatherless. Plead the widow’s cause.” Isaiah 1:16-17 HCSB

This past week I have started the next step in my journey of understanding the ways of God as He would have us strive to setting the captives free in our world.  There are battles ahead to set people free.  Yahweh, direct us, for Your glory and for the honor of Your name.

God, have mercy.

xtnyoda, shalomed.