Dear friends of Refuge,
I know what it feels like to desperately need a win. A job offer, a split-second moment when what feels so heavy is lightened, a check in the mail, a longed-for face to show up, a win. I suspect you know what that feels like.
Over the years, I’ve joined others in conversation and in prayer by saying, “Oh [] needs a win” with those who care as deeply as I do about []. I’ve filled my own name in that blank. The thing is; this need to have a win after a string of losses is often intensely personal. It is not wrong to want these wins.
The challenge, I believe, is to make room in your heart, in your bank account, and in your ability to advocate relationally for the wins of others.
What if you sliced out some of whatever your win-creation moxie is and shared it? What if you sent an email or made a call in hopes of a win, what if you gave some of yourself (including your money) to make wins for those who are not typically on your list simply because your list is already so long?
This is a personal question that I know may make you feel uncomfortable, but let me assure you that I’m asking it of myself all the time, and I don’t have time to judge how you ask it or what your answers look like! We are partners in discomfort. This is not meant to be burdensome, so if it is, ignore me! Freedom, friends!
When you give to Refuge, you give to wins for those who a) haven’t had one in quite some time, b) need one perhaps more than you do, and c) gratefully turn that win into ways to give back. I mean, almost every.single.time.
You’ll get an email from me this week promoting our Cortado Club. Would you consider giving to wins for refugees and immigrants despite the fact that the erroneous definition of “refugees and immigrants” these days—“losers”—makes a win seem impossible?
Giving what you can monthly is one very powerful way to help create literal wins in the form of jobs, dignity, and welcome.
Winning,
Kitti
P.S. – This photo just felt right this week!
