Where do we find God? On the mountain tops or in the heavens? In the valleys and hillsides? In a gentle rain or peaceful sunrise? In our own hearts or in the eyes of others?
For the great theologian Martin Buber, God exists in the space between people who truly see one another's humanity - their Divine spark. God is in our own sinews and tissue as much as God is in the ties that bind us one to the next. When we enter into genuine relationships with other people, we are making God's presence real here on earth. This is part of being in Covenant: when we care for our relationship with our selves, those around us, and with God - then do we experience true holiness. God is in our Sacred Connections.
On the surface, this week's omer value of malchut - God's majesty - seems to suggest that God exists only in the most majestic places. Majesty implies something that is far beyond the ordinary and friendships and companionship may seem like such a regular part of day-to-day life that they do not lead to the presence of such majesty. But, truly, each meaningful relationship that we build has the potential to be far from ordinary. Each time that we bring a new person into our inner world: to our Shabbat table, our social action project, or simply sharing cup of coffee - we are bringing Divine glory and majesty right down to earth, allowing God to dwell among us.
In the coming weeks during the counting of the Omer, you will receive a Sacred Gift Pledge Form for the 2013-2014 year. We hope we can count on you to sustain our congregation. For more information on how you can make your pledge, please contact Candace Naliboff at 704-749-3068 or Here.
