I’m a bit terrified. I’m supposed to hit publish today. It’s day one of a new season of obedience and vulnerability. Writing. Sharing these moments and challenges and adventures. Sharing some dreams and pain and growth. No longer hiding.
I’ve been arguing with You for years about this. You say “write”. I say everything about why I can’t, no one will care, I”m not good enough, I have nothing to say.
I want to follow. I want to go on this adventure with You. Why do I keep dragging my feet? I love adventures. I love adventure more than just about anything else in the world. I love to dream and plan and imagine and go and explore and experience. I love adventure. But I notice that I love when I feel in control of my adventure. I want to know what the next step is in the plan, not just that there is a plan. I want to know what I will need to bring with me and that I will have a bed to sleep in (or a hammock or tent).
But You say “write”. Nothing more. Just “Be still and write.” So I’m writing. Right now. Right here on my couch under a throw with the words “Born For This” on it. I’m writing. What do You have to say?
I love you. My precious daughter. This adventure I have for us is going to be worth it. It’s going to be better than anything you could dream up. It’s going to take you to some places you’ve always wanted to go and some other places that you have never even thought of. It will be more fulfilling and more difficult than you imagine. But I will never leave you.
We get to do this together. This adventure. This journey called life.
Come, follow Me. We will go into the deepest pain and bring comfort. We will go to the lonely and bring community. We will go into the scary places and the broken places and see them for what they really are.
Be strong and courageous. You know My voice. I know you. I know the depths of who you are and who you have been and who you will be. Be free to be you. I love you. Don’t try to be someone else. Just be you. The you that you are brings me so much joy. As you grow in love and knowledge of Me, you will become more free and more abundantly you. I love YOU.
Sara, this is AWESOME. You put in to words a parent talking to their five year old… just like GOD would…, does to us. So simple and oh so True!
Hang on. Buckle up. And pray! You are specially gifted. You wrote. You will write. And, you are adventure! I’ve known you forever and exploring has drawn you to be even more curious. It blesses me to watch you grow. Your willingness to share with us is beautiful.
I LOVE ❤️ that you are yielding to a strong gift the Lord has given you!!!