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We often think we must go to a synagogue, church, etc., to find God. And sometimes, we feel disappointed when we leave our houses of worship and don't feel God's presence. And sometimes, showing up for prayer can often feel like an appointment. In this week's Torah portion, Vayetze, Jacob reminds us that God is everywhere.
@Rabbisandra Thank you Rabbi.
As a Christian, I love to hear the Jewish interpretation of scripture. We Christians far too often misunderstand the cultural and historical context in which they were written.
I'm glad I found you here.
Shalom
@stueytheround Thank you and I want to be clear; my interpretation is just that, mine. Some may share my perspective and others may not which is cool and all valid and totally Jewish.
The burden is on us, not so much to be summoned into God's presence but to recognize it when we're there. The birth of a child, a recovery from an illness, discovering resources you didn't know you had within you - these and many other moments are times when we might echo Jacob and say, "Surely God is present in this place, and I did not know it."