It pissed off lots of people. Not me. And not just because I
But we didn't want the change.
We might not have wanted the tide to come in, either, but clearly there's a lot that's beyond our control.
Family members die, marriages come unraveled, jobs end, sickness comes. We cannot go back to where we were before. The best we can hope for is to grow in ways that we wouldn't have if we could have stayed in that comfortable place.
I am in the midst of a couple quiet crises. I can't control the outcomes, but I can grow in my responses. This week, I'd like your prayers-- not that the crises be taken away, but that I choose to become more fully who God created me to be in the midst of them. That I choose (and learn) integrity and truth. That I seek God above easy familiarity. That I work with as God to create something new.
I yearn to be heldHow about you? Would you like me to offer prayer through your own crisis?
in the great hands of your heart--
oh let them take me now.
Into them I place these fragments, my life,
and you, God-- spend them however you want.
--Rainer Maria Rilke
It's eerie, your posts have become more and more timely in my life as I have followed you over the past year or so.
ReplyDeleteI am going through a quiet crisis. I will pray for you through yours.
You are right, of course, that though we may wish it, we can't go back to life pre-crisis. To avoid the crisis and what it is telling us about our situation(s) and ourselves WOULD be living a lie. [sigh]
May God bless you.
I can do that. I am honored that you ask people to pray for you.
ReplyDeleteIf you need anything at all, just hollar.
Honored to pray you through your crises as you have so often for me....And here if you need to talk about it.
ReplyDeleteMy present need is a happy but still nervous making one: leading/faciliating the conversation about inclusive and expansive language and God-images to the local spiritual directors' network tomorrow. Remaining steps include finishing up Sophia's Book of Hours today (presently being printed out after proofreading); printing out and taking to Staples for binding, as many copies as reasonably possible; prepping the handouts and my inner self; and getting through the set up and event itself with as much joy and peace as possible!
Yes, you may pray for us as we unfold into our new life. more to say, but needs to be said some where else first.
ReplyDeletepeace be with you my friend.
Sally: What a happy accident (and not, I suppose, as we both seem to be dealing with difficult things) to be traveling a similar road with you. Blessings on you, too-- you were in my prayers this morning.
ReplyDeleteMindy: You're a sweetheart, and thank you. Glad to ask for prayers, glad to pray for everybody. It's the only thing that keeps me from becoming a complete crank (and sometimes, it doesn't work).
Laura: I so appreciate your prayers. Your transitions are in mine-- I'm really astounded at all that you're exploring. It's a gift to be able to watch this phase of your ministry unfold.
Stratoz: You've got it, and I'm looking forward to seeing whatever your next step is.