Crossroads
A friend of mine (thanks Val) posted the following as her status on fb the other day.
"Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls...". Jeremiah 6:16
How profound is that!
Anyone that knows me will tell you I believe things happen for a reason. This verse really seems to tell me I am due for some changes. I stand at the proverbial crossroads.
Anyone that knows me will tell you I believe things happen for a reason. This verse really seems to tell me I am due for some changes. I stand at the proverbial crossroads.
Now before you start thinking I have lost my mind, a few things to ponder.
Several years ago a group of people I was associated with desired to plant a new Lutheran Congregation in our area. Recent events with the ELCA had left me wondering where this was all going to lead. Well, sad to say it didn't lead anywhere, or so I thought. It wasn't time I told myself.
On the work front I have also found myself seeking change. Not company but task. I have several avenues to take but not sure which. I seek guidance!
On the home front, my daughter is finishing Graduate School and likely moving some 90 miles north. Where does that leave me, here.
On the work front I have also found myself seeking change. Not company but task. I have several avenues to take but not sure which. I seek guidance!
On the home front, my daughter is finishing Graduate School and likely moving some 90 miles north. Where does that leave me, here.
I have found that the world I live in has become very cynical and uncaring. Far too much of the "I'll just worry about myself and to hell with the rest of them" mentality. That isn't me. I want to make a difference. Just need to figure out how.
So here I stand, looking out at the future and wondering which path I need to follow. History tells me, the one I have been on has not yielded much happiness, much change. Perhaps that's why that verse strikes me so hard.
A few weeks back I was contacted by someone I didn't really associate with much. You see, I thought he ran with the crowd that was not really a fan of me or my vision. But, in life we all learn lessons. We start to see people for who they really are, not who they want you to see them as. But, here I was, having a conversation with this person about what could become a common goal. Go figure. So now I find I have company at these crossroads, at least that's what it appears. Remember what I said about appearances.
If all goes well there will be a new Lutheran Congregation sprouting up. Gone will be the ELCA from my life and in will enter the LCMC. Is this the opportunity I dreamed of before or just another instance of the last "band of cohorts"? Will I be on the right path? Will I find any rest for my soul? God knows, and in due time will show me.
On the work front, things are a bit more complicated. Hard to believe! To say I am "conflicted" would be an understatement. I want some change. I NEED some change. What will be the outcome? God knows, and in due time will show me
One thing that is for sure, something needs to change.
So here I stand, looking out at the future and wondering which path I need to follow. History tells me, the one I have been on has not yielded much happiness, much change. Perhaps that's why that verse strikes me so hard.
A few weeks back I was contacted by someone I didn't really associate with much. You see, I thought he ran with the crowd that was not really a fan of me or my vision. But, in life we all learn lessons. We start to see people for who they really are, not who they want you to see them as. But, here I was, having a conversation with this person about what could become a common goal. Go figure. So now I find I have company at these crossroads, at least that's what it appears. Remember what I said about appearances.
If all goes well there will be a new Lutheran Congregation sprouting up. Gone will be the ELCA from my life and in will enter the LCMC. Is this the opportunity I dreamed of before or just another instance of the last "band of cohorts"? Will I be on the right path? Will I find any rest for my soul? God knows, and in due time will show me.
On the work front, things are a bit more complicated. Hard to believe! To say I am "conflicted" would be an understatement. I want some change. I NEED some change. What will be the outcome? God knows, and in due time will show me
One thing that is for sure, something needs to change.
posted by Solitary Sojourner | 2:39 PM
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