abandoned and hopeless,
left alone and thankless
overlooked and useless…
unlovely
“We labor in the tangled parts
of the Vineyard in the midst
of those who are furiously
hostile”[1]
Missionaries sow
despite a lack of support –
where many are unfriendly,
where most are unwelcoming.
Embrace the rejected –
“What a life to seek such!..
To seek beginnings
with abandoned and deserted persons”[2]
Alongside and Hopeful
Personal and Thankful
Close by and Useful
Lovable
[1] Ibid p. 9
[2] Father Judge Meditations p. 9
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