Not Enough Pause
photo-Ariana Scott
“…meditate upon all his wondrous works” Ps. 105:2
Traveling…on the road again, it’s easy to put things on hold, to get out of the habit of pausing. Because of
- wonderful people to meet with
- wanting to be present with them
- not wanting to wear out our welcome where we’re staying
- hearing of and carrying heavy burdens along with family and friends
- recognizing in the flurry my own dullness to hear and slowness to love
- moments of awkwardness
- the news from colleagues of conflicts within and dangers without
- precious celebrations with fascinating people
- awe at our God’s creation in nature and people, ideas and adventures
Somehow, we’ve got to fit in pause.
A pause where you stop, look and listen; where you take in the wonder, the beauty, the transcendence of life that reminds you that this life is not about this life. It’s about something much bigger. The vast depths and heights of God’s love and provision that has infiltrated our souls. So, we pause and wonder and take in. And maybe it will inform us, change us, move us to new strength, wisdom and grace. Thank you to all who are pausing with us. For putting your lives on pause and celebrating God’s beauty and design in creation and relationship. His beauty in the union of David and Rachel, and later this month Kelvin and Stephanie and in December Luke and Megan! We’re also celebrating Brad and Ariana’s 5 sweet years and Dan and my 35 adventurous and transoceanic years! Wow.
We are pursued by His goodness and mercy. We are realigned at the core of our being.
“God does great things beyond our understanding…” Job 37:5