Today, as I walked home alone from a slumber party with my classmates at the other student accommodation, some familiar faces welcomed me. Between the two houses numerous children live. Every time we walk by there is a torrent of greetings from these adorable few... and a series of frantic waving always accompanies you through the journey of this city block. I appreciate these kids... they are always full of life... and today reminded me of the JOY of being alive. For me this Joy is sourced in Christ and runs deeply, so that its presence can be felt even in sorrows. I wonder how deep and to what extent their Joy runs...
I have been pondering life these past few days quite a bit. I experienced WATCHING brand new LIFE come into the "unprotected world" this week. It was an incredible experience (not nearly as gross as I had previously thunk)... and such a MIRACLE! There is so much to life, and to living well... any little thing can go wrong at any time and what is considered to be "NORMAL" can be vastly altered. I can easily believe that quality of life is thus lessened. But this cannot be the case.
God's love for us is so complete. His love INCLUDES the fact that He created us each... HOW WE ARE. And desires us to live in that state, that we might perfectly glorify Him in all the ways that He alloweds us.
Have any of you read "Hinds Feet In High Places"? I think it is incredible. I am reading it right now... almost done and loving it! If any of you like a good allegory I would recommend it in a heartbeat.
It challenges me about my attitude towards Christ... and how willingly I accept His will and ways in my life. I know that if I learn to embrace this more I will experience LIFE like I have never known it before.
God's heart for us is SO big. I hope we all know this better today... and watch expectantly for encounters with LIFE... all sorts of it. It is such a miraculous thing!
September 23, 2006
Encounters with Life.
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Lois, We have really enjoyed reading your blogs and seeing a tiny tad of what life in Davao is like for you. Look forward to seeing more.
How good it is to know that the One who created us is the true source of joy-real joy that is not dependant on circumstances and is not shaken but remains constant even if the the path is rough. His unconditional love for us carries us through the highs of watching a new life come into the world and also watching a life ebb away. We can trust and rest in that love.
Mom
Sanks Lolo. So good once again to drop in, I have been well encouraged. Keep pondering and seeking, the Lord has much to teach, many blessings to lavish upon us.
sistor, christina
Huntie .... yes. Life, both physical and spiritual, is such a miracle and mystery. His heart for us IS so big .... if we would only notice it woven throughout our experience and take "acceptance with joy". And yes, Hinds' Feet is a wonderful book. I have been s-l-o-w-l-y reading it over this past year and many times the Truth of who Christ is has brought me to tears. I'll keep my ears open for more books like it. I really dig allegory, too. Oh dear, this is a long comment. I should have just written an e-mail. Well, I think of you often with much affection; I am loving you and what the Lord is sharing with you (and sharing with we who read about it).
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