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There she helps people qualify for housing assistance. Now she can\u2019t imagine working in any other field. When you reflect upon your life, what passions has God given you that you have discovered along the way?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scripture to Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, \n    because the LORD has anointed me\nto bring good news to the poor;\n    he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,\nto proclaim liberty to the captives,\n    and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;\nto proclaim the year of the LORD\u2019s favor,\n    and the day of vengeance of our God;\n    to comfort all who mourn;\nto grant to those who mourn in Zion\u2014\n    to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes,\nthe oil of gladness instead of mourning,\n    the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit;\nthat they may be called oaks of righteousness,\n    the planting of the LORD, that he may be glorified. (Isaiah 61:1\u20133)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Prayer to Lead You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Father, You know that at times we can feel isolated and alone. Help us to discover a sense of belonging in the world as we move toward others who are also isolated and lonely. Give us a passion for the well-being of others. Open our hearts to the people you have placed before us. In Christ\u2019s name, Amen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Practice to Begin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When discussing the struggles of homelessness in our society, Amanda explains that she became an advocate after learning about the people who experience homelessness. Homeless people are often treated as invisible in our society, the tendency is to look away. What might it mean for you to begin to see homeless people and learn about the challenges and struggles that community experiences? How might you begin to pray differently? 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What is God doing in your life that surprises you, inspires you, and gives you hope that you are becoming the person He wants you to be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resources to Help<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.penguinrandomhouse.com\/books\/247816\/evicted-by-matthew-desmond\/\"><em>Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>by Matthew Desmond<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Episode Reflection Invitation to Explore Amanda Best discovered a passion for loving and advocating for lower-income communities through a series of events that led her to take a job as a case manager. There she helps people qualify for housing assistance. Now she can\u2019t imagine working in any other field. 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