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Yesterday I was listening to mid-1900’s blues. Champion Jack Dupree.
At night I had a dream where I knew African-American girls in the 9-11 range were leading younger boys and girls in dance patterns, and they moved together with fluidity, as though their bodies were loose Gumbies. All I saw was lines, following contours of outer legs, as though drawn quickly with a thick pen.
In my mind I knew they held hands or moved with such synchronization it was as though they were one net, shifting together voluntarily like the liquefy tool in Photoshop. They were confident, and the atmosphere was happy and musical, light… but I suspected the patterned movement was about meeting others’ expectations, like black entertainers went through in earlier American stages. Acknowledging some sort of hold over them.
I didn’t know if I was given this to pray for people who are still impacted by this… it seemed slightly like a memory. Or to pray over trends that are still influenced. Or if maybe I was feeling guilty for enjoying something I knew was probably exploiting people.
There was some swaying, moving as a fluid group like African dance and song. I did not actually see that they were African-American, but knew it. All colors were fresh and light… hints of turquoise and yellow, if any.
Checking the news, I suspect God is prompting us to pray over this situation.
http://www.startribune.com/nation/93454544.html
Lord, don't let it lead to further division. Bring harmony in the country, and foresight over everyone's reactions. Guide the administrators -- school board, teachers, funding organizations, government reps -- in their decisions. Teach the kids and parents how to manage their emotions constructively. Bring continued healing. Guide how funds are allocated.
Bring them comfort.
Also show us if other things need attention and prayer.
Yesterday I was listening to mid-1900’s blues. Champion Jack Dupree.
At night I had a dream where I knew African-American girls in the 9-11 range were leading younger boys and girls in dance patterns, and they moved together with fluidity, as though their bodies were loose Gumbies. All I saw was lines, following contours of outer legs, as though drawn quickly with a thick pen.
In my mind I knew they held hands or moved with such synchronization it was as though they were one net, shifting together voluntarily like the liquefy tool in Photoshop. They were confident, and the atmosphere was happy and musical, light… but I suspected the patterned movement was about meeting others’ expectations, like black entertainers went through in earlier American stages. Acknowledging some sort of hold over them.
I didn’t know if I was given this to pray for people who are still impacted by this… it seemed slightly like a memory. Or to pray over trends that are still influenced. Or if maybe I was feeling guilty for enjoying something I knew was probably exploiting people.
There was some swaying, moving as a fluid group like African dance and song. I did not actually see that they were African-American, but knew it. All colors were fresh and light… hints of turquoise and yellow, if any.
Checking the news, I suspect God is prompting us to pray over this situation.
http://www.startribune.com/nation/93454544.html
Lord, don't let it lead to further division. Bring harmony in the country, and foresight over everyone's reactions. Guide the administrators -- school board, teachers, funding organizations, government reps -- in their decisions. Teach the kids and parents how to manage their emotions constructively. Bring continued healing. Guide how funds are allocated.
Bring them comfort.
Also show us if other things need attention and prayer.
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