Sunday, October 12, 2008

where do you go?

my journey with Jesus began by reading in the psalms.
it is where i always turn to first when i need to reground and regroup.
it is my reminder to worship in all things.
it is my reminder of how emotionally beautiful our relationship is with God.
it is my reminder of how God wants us to cry out to Him in all things.

when i am feeling stupid or don't know what to do,
i read in proverbs.
being a woman, proverbs thirty one is an incredible reminder.
it reminds me of the possibility of what i can become
when i let God do His work in me.

when i want to know about who wins at the end of the day,
i go to revelation and daniel and isaiah.
there is mystery i do not understand,
but i know what the final outcome will be.

when i need a role model and a hero,
i turn to the story of joseph
and admire his character and perseverance,
his trust and faith in a God that did not answer him in the way he expected.

when i need something radical,
something profound, yet simple.
when i want to see love and forgiveness,
just anger and action.
when i need to hear a master teacher
and someone who steps outside of the lines every time,
i flip to matthew, mark, luke and john
and find every word in red.
Jesus' profound, life- and world-changing teachings
that stir up emotions and actions.
life cannot be the same after you spend some time with Him.

there are many places to go when life is coming at you.
where do you go?

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