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Do you ever experience that peculiar feeling of being simultaneously lost and found? It's like being caught in the middle of what we believed we were destined to do and the stark reality that it hasn't unfolded quite as we had imagined.
Throughout my life, I have often been told to "serve God and do big things for His kingdom." Yet, as I delve into scripture, I struggle to find the grandeur associated with this notion. Instead, what resonates with me is the call to live simply, to love earnestly, and to seek God in the quiet and mundane moments of life. It seems that all the chasing, building, and relentless pursuit of my supposed "calling" has only served to distance me from the rest, shalom, and communion with God that we were originally created for.
Most of the time, I find myself grappling with the realization that I am not as profound as I wish to be. Words often elude me when I attempt to express my overwhelming gratitude to God for the countless times He has saved me. I can't help but feel that life was never meant to be this complicated.Yes, it is undeniably challenging, but it shouldn't be needlessly convoluted. When did everything become so tangled? That subtle voice of yearning has gradually morphed into envy, fostering isolation and bitterness within our hearts. How do we allow ourselves to drift so far?
Though I acknowledge my limited understanding, there is one thing I have come to realize: the fulfillment we seek can never be found in external things. True peace reveals itself when I remember how I have been rescued time and time again, and when I hold steadfastly to the hope that one day, all will be set right.
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