This past May 25-27, we spent a great weekend with Hugo and Sandra Monroy. Originally from Columbia, this couple now lives and ministers in New York City. Out of their experience and ministry to trauma victims—refugees, victims of disasters, war zones, abuse, etc.—they have developed an equipping ministry for leaders and workers who are also ministering among those who have experienced high levels of trauma and brokenness.
The time was great for a small group of 25 or so of us—Mexican leaders and missionaries from Guadalajara, La Piedad and Mexico City! It was a great time of fellowship and equipping—hopefully an important time to be drawn more deeply into mission among hurting people.
Hugo and Sandra kept using the word acompañar—to accompany, to join, to walk along with. I like the reminder of my calling as a follower of Jesus—a follower of the One who became flesh and joins us on our journey…even when the journey is very difficult, lonely, confusing…
I like the reminder that I am not expected to fix everyone’s problems. I’m not expected to provide all the solutions, the explanations, the answers. Acompañar.
We just need someone to walk along with us. At least it’s a starting place…until the One who is the Answer points the way.
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