Rethinking Sacrifice: Submission and Surrender on the Flip Side by: Rev. Lula A. Baker
RETHINKING SACRIFICE: SUBMISSION & SURRENDER: ON THE FLIP SIDE Rev. Lula A. Baker Psalm 9:10-11 (NRSV) The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed a stronghold in the time of trouble. 11. And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, oh Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you. This Season of Lent has been like none other! One year ago, no one could have imagined the magnitude of the inter-pandemic. Covid-19’s devastation, social/civic unrest, economic oppression, political upheaval with voter suppression, and educational pandaemonium left us flabbergasted! We had more loss, struggle, stress, confusion, contention, and frustrations than we knew what to do with. On the flip side, others prospered and faired exceptionally well during this period of uncertainty; wherever there is a crisis, there is commerce. Babies were born, virtual celebrations of birthdays, commencements, anniversaries, car blessings, housewarmings, showers, and drive-bys became our "new nor...