I was reading Anne Lamott yesterday and she quoted Kathleen Norris: "prayer is not asking for what you think you want but asking to be changed in ways you can't imagine." At first I thought about how 'right' that kindof thinking is; I may think I know what I need but my imagination is so limited compared to what God could be dreaming up for me.
But then I got thinking about what it would take to be changed in those 'unimaginable' ways and I confess, I'm a little scared. Not that I don't trust God but the changing, the process can be so hard and honestly, I'm a little gun-shy when it comes to facing another struggle or difficulty. Between a rock and a hard place; I want God's dreams for me but if they could come via a less challenging route than the one I've been on lately...
it's a new year so i thought a new title, new layout would be a good way to reflect my prayer for this year...that God would [continue] to surprise me with hope
The kids
Me
About Me
- eness
- I am a single mom of four teenagers...one of my greatest joys in this world! I am so thankful for them.
I'd love some suggestions but this is what I'm reading/have just read:
- Surpised by Hope
- The New Christians - finished!
- Why We're not Emergent
- The New Christians - finished!
- The Twenty Piece Shuffle - finished!
1 comment:
You are an encouragement to me. Your strength is beautiful. I'm not sure what to say except I hear you on change. I hate it, I don't like it, but I frequently ask for it because I know what can come out of the other side if I remain in Him through it.
You're loved & appreciated. Thanks for your words of encouragement this past weekend.
xoxo
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