http://umrethinkchurch.tumblr.com/post/43288991817/day5
“When you have
come into the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance to
possess, and you possess it, and settle in it, you shall take some of the first
of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest from the land that the LORD
your God is giving you, and you shall put it in a basket and go to the place
that the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for his name. You shall go to
the priest who is in office at that time, and say to him, “Today I declare to
the LORD your God that I have come into the land that the LORD swore to our
ancestors to give us.”- Deuteronomy 26:1-3
“Where
is your wandering and journeying leading you to settle down?”
In the past 4.5 years, I have lived in three states. In that time, I have lived with relatives and
roommates, in other peoples’ homes and in a tiny apartment. My belongings were usually scattered across no
less than two states depending on where I lived. Not having everything with me caused anxiety
at times, especially when it was time to move again or when I couldn’t find something
I needed – Was it in that box at so-and-so’s house? Is it in my storage unit in this state or the
other one? Did I give it to Goodwill
when I initially moved? What will I be
able to take with me? How long before I
can get my belongings? I am finally in
my own home and it feels wonderful but my mind is never far from the time when
I wandered. I knew God had a plan for me
but it was frustrating and humbling and at times I struggled to be joyful.
I have no idea where my wandering and journeying is leading
me to settle down but I know it is more than my house.
No comments:
Post a Comment