Freedom is my word for 2024. As always, I am curious of all the things I will learn as I contimplate this word for an entire year.
I have my own thoughts about why this word has presented itself to me at this moment in time. I believe it has something to do with my need to let go of expectation and perception. Not mine of others, but others of me.
My life, to this point, has been somewhat of a chaotic service to my creator. As I have chosen to forge ahead with the things my heart tells me are true while those around me are unsure of my actual devotion to God. Even still, my devotion has remained unwavering.
Of course, I realize I am no model Christian. My choices have been unconventional and have gone against the wishes of close friends and family to the point of loosing their admiration and respect. All the while, my creator has been so close, whispering his LOVE in my ear.
To answer the humbling call of pastor, I have had to give my insecurities to God. I have had to accept that my past decisions will be scrutinized. After all, I am a divorced (and remarried) woman who has suffered from depression for 35 years.
What I know, in my bones, is I have never left God. I have found him. I hope you are able to find him in my brokenness. It is only this tumultuous path that has brought me here to the place of knowing the gospel is meant for broken places.
Where are your broken places? He is there. I promise. Let’s walk together to find him.
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