Gripping God's Hand a Little Tighter.
For the third time in my adult life I am getting ready to journey into the land of the unknown 2,500 miles from where I call home. It seems surreal.
I guess it would be easy to fall into the deep abyss of the unknown and allow unfamiliarity to swallow me. Surprisingly, I am not afraid. I have serenity for I believe that God is in me on this journey through the valley of separation from friends and loved ones.
In ways, I feel as though I am headed for the desert or the wilderness where my face is as unfamiliar to the strangers as mine is to theirs. It is in the face of strangers and unfamiliarity that I discover more fully who I am and who God is in me.
It seems that the fear of the unknown can be a place that makes one want to retreat to what is familiar in order to feel that I have a sense of control, but we all know that control is an illusion.
This is a place where I will find myself on my knees in prayer awaiting to meet with God. And I know God will be there.
I hope God brings along a few friends.
I am reminded of the words spoken to Joshua, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified or discouraged for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
I believe.
Tonight, I find myself gripping God’s hand a little tighter.
12 Comments:
i've enjoyed so many of your recent posts, Rick.. they're just chock full of wisdom. this one seems to cap them all off with an amazing surrender to the One who carries us through uncertainty. thanks for letting us share in a part in your adventure. i look forward to all that he'll show you in Philly.
Thanks Jeff,
If God is who I claim that God is then I have to believe that GOd is in this move. It will be strange not knowing anyone other than my wife. It's tough not having the familiar faces to go to but in ways I look forward to the journey.
I appreciate your kinds words about my writing. Coming from a poet like yourself I am encouraged.
Thanks for being there. I'll probably be leaning in your direction as a one who is friendly and familiar and just a click away.
Peace,
Rick
I, too enjoy your insight and wisdom. Although we may seem far apart on our beliefs....we're closer than we think.
Where are you going?
Peace & blessings in your journey.
Hi Rick, I'm also a 42 yr old man on a journey, trying to undertsand my path in Christ. After reading several of your posts, I feel I could write many of the same thoughts and questions you have. Thanks for Sharing and keep up the great work!
God Bless
p.s. We are all blessed Men. Psalms 1:1-3
journey on non-wayward son!
we have just re-settled in new community and it is a good, good thing. praying the soil is rich for you and yours!
So will you disclose where you're going? Moves are always traumatic in some way, but invigorating in others.
Blessings!
Julie
Wahhhhhhhhhhhhh! ;-(
I am off to Philadelphia next Friday after 10 years in San Francisco. I am very excited about the move and what awaits but it hasn't registered that I am leaving.
Thanks for the blessings and prayers.
Rick, a friend once quoted this to me.
If the rewards are clear, but the call is vague, the devil is lurking.
If the Call is clear, but the rewards are vague, the Spirit is stalking.
May the Spirit be stalking for you in this journey.
and, Prepare for culture shock.
Cheers, Joe.
Love that snippet Joe
awesome stuff
Rick, I hope it helps to know that there will be some familiar "faces" lurking here still
Having recently made a huge jump ourselves, Mr X and I can empathise with the emotions
We will hold you in our prayers
Yer movin' over here??? Yea! We'll be neighbors! It's pretty nice here in Ohio.
Oh my!
San Fran to the east coast? Yikes! My heart is with you. We moved from Los Angeles to Cinci seven years ago. I miss CA every day still. But there are good things in a move like that too.
My heart is with you. Gulp.
Julie
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