The work of the Cross in my life is not unlike cleaning out the most neglected closet in my home. The beginning is overwhelming. It'll never be what I want it to be. Then, once the hard work is in progress, there is a time where I take a step back to realize that things look like a bigger mess than when I started. I begin to wonder why I didn't just leave it alone. But there's no turning back. All my stuff is out there, and now it needs to be put in place. The end result is incredible. It is a place that I can now enjoy. There is a peace of mind knowing that there is nothing hidden... nothing undone. I no longer dread that door! In the same way, Christ desires every corner, every inch of my heart to be full of Him. To be open and free and clean. If I allow Him, He empties the shelves, clears the clutter, and creates something so amazing I can't even believe it's the same me. His great love is determined to answer my cry to know Him.
Our little family is moving to Budapest in a few short weeks. How this all happened is still something of a mystery to me. All the shaking, all the restlessness, all the challenges of the last year have brought us here. One chapter is ending, and another is beginning. With great fear and great joy we go forward, one step at a time. This must be very much how the children of Israel felt as they crossed the Red Sea. Amazed, speechless, and probably a little freaked out. There are so many little things I am seeing along the way... everything looks new and different to me. A wise woman once told me that the difficulties of life can be either heavy burdens or joyful adventures. I want the joy. The doors are open, the Sea is parted, and Christ is calling us out onto the waters. |
Author: Nikki ColbyI am a wife and a mom, living a great adventure of faith. We are on a journey to find joy in everyday life. Archives
May 2019
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