On my better days, I know that I can't see the edge of the cliff, that God will catch me anyway, and that the way I am caught might not be what I expect or think I need.
The rest of the time I,ll settle for faith that God exists...
Song, I used the words in the comments at Fr. Jake Stops the world in a discussion that touched on the difference between the words "faith" and "trust". I was impressed by what our Swedish friend, Göran said, which led to my comment.
And the trust would come for me on my better days, too. For a good many years, I believed that God existed, but that God had nothing to do with me, and that's a pretty sterile "faith".
A few years ago I had the feeling that I was standing on the edge of a cliff ready to step off. Just an over powering feeling. The feeling, also, told me that I would be okay. I remember telling the story on three different occasions. I no longer have that feeling. I believe that I have stepped off the cliff and am living into the life God had for me after the step. This is truly the most happy time of my life. My life is not without challenges but I am at peace and I am happy.
Two Auntees, I remember the day I decided to take the Gospel seriously and try to live as Jesus teaches us to do, and it was frightening. What will Jesus ask of me? It was like jumping off a cliff, but then I realized Jesus would take care of me, no matter what he asked me to do.
Like you, I can't say that my life has been easy, but that was the best decision that I've ever made.
Thanks, Jan.
ReplyDeleteToo true!
ReplyDeleteOn my better days, I know that I can't see the edge of the cliff, that God will catch me anyway, and that the way I am caught might not be what I expect or think I need.
ReplyDeleteThe rest of the time I,ll settle for faith that God exists...
I think so, Suzi.
ReplyDeleteSong, I used the words in the comments at Fr. Jake Stops the world in a discussion that touched on the difference between the words "faith" and "trust". I was impressed by what our Swedish friend, Göran said, which led to my comment.
And the trust would come for me on my better days, too. For a good many years, I believed that God existed, but that God had nothing to do with me, and that's a pretty sterile "faith".
A few years ago I had the feeling that I was standing on the edge of a cliff ready to step off. Just an over powering feeling. The feeling, also, told me that I would be okay. I remember telling the story on three different occasions. I no longer have that feeling. I believe that I have stepped off the cliff and am living into the life God had for me after the step. This is truly the most happy time of my life. My life is not without challenges but I am at peace and I am happy.
ReplyDeleteTwo Auntees, I remember the day I decided to take the Gospel seriously and try to live as Jesus teaches us to do, and it was frightening. What will Jesus ask of me? It was like jumping off a cliff, but then I realized Jesus would take care of me, no matter what he asked me to do.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I can't say that my life has been easy, but that was the best decision that I've ever made.
Now we're talking Grandmere! Great thought!
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