I’ve been thinking a lot about words lately, and this one came to mind: responsible. We know the weight of this word as derived from responsibilities. All the things we have to do. But what does being responsible really mean? To be responsible is to be able to respond. In order to respond one must first have a grasp of the situation one is responding to. We must be able to discern the powers at play, the people involved, and the work that we are called to do in that given situation. Responding first takes a lot of listening, watching, and praying or meditating.
Being Responsible
Being Responsible
Being Responsible
I’ve been thinking a lot about words lately, and this one came to mind: responsible. We know the weight of this word as derived from responsibilities. All the things we have to do. But what does being responsible really mean? To be responsible is to be able to respond. In order to respond one must first have a grasp of the situation one is responding to. We must be able to discern the powers at play, the people involved, and the work that we are called to do in that given situation. Responding first takes a lot of listening, watching, and praying or meditating.