Get up

War spreads across a distant land. I despair, and can only wonder, what am I to do? Something in me turns away as war rages … then, unexpectedly, words are set before me: The reflection in Forward, Day by Day for March 9th … the Gospel of Mark, 5:21-43 … “[Jesus] took her by the hand and said to her, ‘Talitha cum,’ which means, ‘Little girl, get up!’ ” Jesus’ words are salve for my soul … I hear these words as a call … that I, too, “get up” … dust myself off and begin anew the work of peace-bringer … a follower of Jesus.