But God's calling me to be over there... to make over there be my new here.
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How do I get there? The path is windy and ugly and (gasp!) uncomfortable. But over there is beauty, freedom, and dare I say, moxie and sassy-ness? Two of my favorite things about myself have been buried under the weight of caring too much about what others think.
The best thing is that I get to take them along with me to my new here. I'm taking along a best friend husband who is cheering me on saying, "Why did it take you so long, my love?". Five little duckling waddle along after me, to this new here, unaware that they, too, are in for an adventure. Five sets of big brown eyes watch and soak in as they watch the mama that they've always known slowly and painfully come out of her cocoon.
And while it's painful and uncomfortable and unfortunately quite grotesque at times, I pray that this journey from here to there shows them that they shouldn't choose "stuck" when God's calling them on the adventure to their "over there", wherever that may be.
Linking up to Lisa Jo's 5 Minute Friday over at the gypsy mama.
Hoping that you thrive in your new "here" soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jenni! It seems like it's still far away at times, but one day I'll wake up and be "here".
DeleteBless you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Denise. And many, many blessings to you, too!
DeleteThis all sounds too familiar to me. It's true what they say, the journey is more important than the destination. Guess that's why it's been said by so many for so long! And the road God takes us down to get from here to there is winding and sometimes not marked too well. Maybe He did that purposely so we'd have to ask Him for directions. You'll get there one day, and so will I! Good luck on your adventure!
ReplyDeleteYES! My human nature cries out for a straight, well-marked and well-lit road ahead of me. But that takes away the need for faith and reliance on Him which would leave me weak and loving way too much control. No, the windy and unpredictable path is what strengthens me in Him, darn it! Hee, hee.
DeleteThis post really ministered to my heart. God is calling me to leave my current "here" to join him "there". But in order to get there, I have to face fear, pain, loss. It's a heart journey that is hard, but I am thankful He guides me gently along the path. Stopped over from the 5 Minute Friday!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so glad, Barbie! It's so scary, isn't it? But He's there, gently beckoning us to Him.
DeleteLOL!
ReplyDeleteI love that photo!
Thanks! Isn't it fun? The continuous journey...
DeleteSo thankful to have found your space through Five Minute Friday! I'm leaving blessed.
ReplyDeleteSubscribed via email, liked your page, followed via twitter and Pinterest. Looking forward to getting better acquainted and reading more of what HE shares through you.
Have a blessed weekend.
Thank you so much, Stefanie!! Our weekend has been so very busy, but I'm hoping to get over to your neck of the woods soon. Blessings to you!
DeleteI pray you'll enjoy the adventure ahead.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dana. It's been rocky at times, lovely at times, but always an adventure.
DeleteIt is so very nice to meet you over here, I am visiting from Lisa Jo's over there. So profoundly beautiful. Oh, I love this. Thank you. Thank you. May you have Joy and Peace on this journey to where God is calling you. I have been stuck and God was so good to unstick me. Oh, I hope I will be able to follow your words on your very exciting journey to "over there." Happy Friday and Happy Travels.
ReplyDeleteJoy and Peace on this journey... Yes, Lord! Thanks for stopping by with your encouraging words. They're water to my soul today!
DeleteJust beautiful. So thankful I stopped by from FMF. Sometimes that journey is messy, but worth fighting through here to get to there. Amen!
ReplyDeleteAlways worth it! Double Amen, Alene!
DeleteThis is beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Aurie. Funny what comes pouring out in five minutes, eh?
DeleteVery nice post. I am glad God is blessing you.
ReplyDeleteShery
He always is. And you, too, Shery! Be blessed!
DeleteJamie,
ReplyDeletestrut right on over into your new "here." "while it's painful and uncomfortable and unfortunately quite grotesque at times..." it is beautiful and awesome and unbelievably humbling when you arrive. Blessings to you on your journey. Thank you for sharing your FMF.
Peace and good.
This is awesome and oh so very true! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTracy @Dear Life From a MOm of boys