Tag: faith journey

Obscurity

Obscurity marks journeys of the faithful.

Not planned, necessarily.

Or wanted.

But purposeful in the work and way of the Lord.

Temporary place. A familiar part of the faith journey.

Each stop. Stirring mute awareness in the back of my mind. And the depths of my soul.

This is not for always. But only for a season.

No matter where we move. Set up house. And make a home.

Only one thing teaches me God’s will.

And gets me out of my own preconceived ideas. About what I can and cannot do. Or who I am. Where I need to be.

Only one practice. One way of living and breathing. Teaching me His greater purpose and meaningful plan.

Daily abiding in the Vine, Christ Jesus.

Learning this necessary truth takes time and effort. Surrender.

But sooner or later, I clearly see.

Only He is the root and sustainer. The source of true life and fruitfulness.