"The Truth must Dazzle Gradually" ~ Emily Dickenson

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

The Joy of Being Alone


Today
I miss Hawaii.
It probably doesn’t help that it has been very warm today and I was just listening to Jack Johnson.

If I’d have been there any longer I would have either started going stir crazy or I would’ve begun to adjust to the island lifestyle.
(It is hard to imagine as anyone who knows me will understand that I have a hard time sitting still... ever!)

I miss the Hawaiian culture.
I love the importance they have on children and family.
I love the colors of Oahu - People – Clothes – Flowers – The Sea! Amazing
I love that even with all the tourists there are always secluded places where one can feel completely alone.

The good kind of alone... Just me and God.
This kind of alone is joy.
Joy like...
...warm sand between your toes
...fragrant plumeria on the breeze
...sun kisses

(See why I miss Hawaii?)

In my crazy busy life, its easy to push God into the corners of the day instead of remembering that He belongs in the center.

Since I'm not running off to a secluded Island anytime soon,
I shall endeavor to find secluded places in the crowds.
Places where I can just BE...
Alone...
Just me and God.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Wisdom


It is September 8th!

This morning I drank my cup of coffee, ate my oatmeal, and read Proverbs 8.

This stood out to me from the Message...

"My mouth
chews
and savors
and relishes
TRUTH -
I can't stand the taste of evil!
You'll only hear TRUE and right words
from my mouth;
not one syllable will be twisted or skewed.
You'll recognize this as TRUE-
You with open minds;
TRUTH-ready minds will see it at once."

What does it mean to have a "truth-ready mind"? How can I have one?

According to Proverbs 8, Wisdom holds the key. In our relativistic, truth bending, over tolerant society, we need to chew, savor, and relish His Word. That is where we must begin to walk in Wisdom's Way and understand how to delight in His Truth.