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![]() I'm constantly looking for the colossal epiphany that answers all of my questions. Where am I going? What am I supposed to be doing? Will I get to become all I've dreamt of? Often it doesn't come. Not the way I want. Instead, I'm compelled to ask that I hear His voice in the whisper, as He gently takes my hand in His: Like a father his child, a lover his love. Lord, Guide me in my blindness to our appointed destination. For I am still trying to decide, when I just need to discern Moment by moment; step by step. I act as if God is standing in a field and pointing out the direction to take, yelling to me, go there! Like a coach at a baseball game, shouting commands to run! stop! steal! go home! The distance seems great between us. I act as if all I can do to complete my life assignments (mission impossible style) is to believe I heard, choose to accept it, then sprint off in my own strength and abilities to make it happen. Only, it's not a game. It's more like a safari, trudging through the jungle wasteland together; plowing through the shrubs and thick trees. Hoping to not be devoured by ravaging beasts and aggressive fellow-trudgers; Machete in hand He knowingly paves the way that leads me through. My hand is still nestled securely in His. Slashing and cutting through the obstacles, a way appears where there seems to be none. He is so good at that! I can see the light promising me victory. He's still holding me. I should be excited as we near the destination. But I try even harder to do things my way; my timing, my pace, as if I am leading Him. He applies loving pressure, knowing my internal struggle and doubt. I attempt to take my hand back; wondering if this is the right way. Looking back at me, His loving gaze invites me to trust Him. Let go; rest, trust, believe - He's got this. Nodding, I decide to be willing to do things His way: His timing, His pace. I am following.
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Coco
10/9/2016 01:20:27 pm
Yes, Lord! I am following.
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