Where Do We Go From Here?
Where Do We Go From Here?
When I fly fish, I find that the hardest part of the whole thing is giving myself permission to do so. My family gives me permission; they encourage me to go. They’re not the problem: it’s me. I have such a hard time just getting out there. But, when I do...I’m really there - I’m home.
The drive takes time. The donning of my waders, the assembling of the rod, even putting on the vest - that takes time. The walk takes time. Sliding down the hill finding the best way into the river, that takes time.
But when I enter that water, oh it’s so different. I’ve finally made it, and sometimes all I want to do is stand there. The feel of that river pushing against me is wonderful. To hear the birds, smell all the odors, to feel the cold of the water seeping through my waders, it makes me feel as if I’ve finally made it home. I become renewed.
So it is with us Christians. The effort to go to church, to attend various groups and activities are tough to do sometimes. But, when we get there - we’re home. It’s so important to return to the source. It’s more than just going to church; it’s more than attending meetings and fulfilling obligations. It’s about touching the hem of Christ’s garment. It’s receiving what He wants us to have.
What does he have in store for you? Have you received enough? Is there more? This is a great time to find out.
When I fly fish, I find that the hardest part of the whole thing is giving myself permission to do so. My family gives me permission; they encourage me to go. They’re not the problem: it’s me. I have such a hard time just getting out there. But, when I do...I’m really there - I’m home.
The drive takes time. The donning of my waders, the assembling of the rod, even putting on the vest - that takes time. The walk takes time. Sliding down the hill finding the best way into the river, that takes time.
But when I enter that water, oh it’s so different. I’ve finally made it, and sometimes all I want to do is stand there. The feel of that river pushing against me is wonderful. To hear the birds, smell all the odors, to feel the cold of the water seeping through my waders, it makes me feel as if I’ve finally made it home. I become renewed.
So it is with us Christians. The effort to go to church, to attend various groups and activities are tough to do sometimes. But, when we get there - we’re home. It’s so important to return to the source. It’s more than just going to church; it’s more than attending meetings and fulfilling obligations. It’s about touching the hem of Christ’s garment. It’s receiving what He wants us to have.
What does he have in store for you? Have you received enough? Is there more? This is a great time to find out.
posted by Gregory Horwitz at 8:42 PM
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