Desert Journey – Day 2
I can clearly see the abundance of the world as I stand by the desert’s edge. I am quiet and pensive, holding Jesus’ hand. He’s a gentleman, you know. He never forces us. He waits for me to take a step. There is temptation to leave as the world lurks closely. It would be easy to leave. And who would know?
Staying committed to the desert is the right thing to do. I like to do the right thing. The desert appears endless as I look around. I feel so small amidst the vastness. Monotonous in color and texture, it does not draw me in. What if there isn’t anything to discover and nothing to tell? What will be of these 40 days?
Jesus waits as my mind races with questions, insecurities and expectations. He whispers, “put those aside.” I guess I can do that. After all, I am standing with the one who said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27).
I take another step in the sand distancing myself from the desert’s edge. In some way, the world begins to feels like it has less of a hold as I tighten my grip on Jesus’ hand.
This year my quest during Lent is to take advantage of our Father’s desire to have a friendship with us. To achieve this, I have signed up for a daily email filled with scripture, videos from Jesuit priests and book suggestions on how to build my friendship with God. So instead of giving something up for forty days, I
hope to gain acdeeper friendship with our merciful God.
As I sit here this morning with my coffee, I too desire to journey with my Lord. I am waiting for him to show me the place he desires for me to journey with him. Thank you, Leslie for inspiring me to find my personal quiet time and to simplify my 40 day quest into the heart of My Savior.
Beautiful