Sharing the Abrahamic House experience with a friend was a gateway into seeing the house with fresh eyes and a new experience. As we walked through the three places of worship, a church followed by a synagogue, and then a mosque, each took us into our own places of reflection, quietness, and a sense of connecting with Divinity. As we shared our experiences later, we recognised that each experience was unique. Individually, we had unique journeys. Additionally, each house of worship created a personalised thread of reflection and inspiration. For me, the following emerged.
Abraham’s El Shaddai offers a frame of reconnecting and restoration to every individual. While each house of worship’s path is different, the promise is shared. Expressed in Christian terms, “By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us – set us right with him, make us fit for him – we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus.” (Romans 5.1). In each house, I found myself connected to Divinity. The healing had begun.
Abraham’s journey began with awesome silence. In the old story, there were improbable callings that led to future experiences and even more promise. In each house of worship, Divinity’s soft embrace was on offer. In accepting the invitation, I found myself brought into silence, awe, and beauty. I left inspired and filled with a sense of hope.
Abraham was known for raising the walls of his tent during the day. Consequently, all knew they were welcome. With full respect and equality, the Abrahamic Family House acknowledges our differences in faith and builds on the threads which bind us together. It is one thing to hear this. While reading about the intent is helpful, the experience and reality of it all are so much more.
Life is uncertain, often unfair, and at times painful. There is an opportunity in each moment to experience Divinity. The shared journey at Abrahamic Family House did not end with our departure. The frame carries forward into our conversation today and the moment that is now.
