February 8th

“Thus says the Lord GOD,
   who gathers the outcasts of Israel,
I will gather others to them
   besides those already gathered.” Isaiah 56:8

all
of our forms and documents,
our debates and doctrines,
our petty arguments
as well as our prejudices,
our walls built of brick
as well as those constructed
from outdated fears,
will not keep
you
from gathering
all
of your children
into your love
your grace
your welcome

© Thom M. Shuman

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