The Unknown
Another Day Along the Way
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Another day,
The lady sat across the table from me. Our laughter, stories, and food brought smiles and honesty. We prayed. We thought. We listened. She wonders about her future and her dreams. She enjoys life but feels like she's staring into a world of the unknown.
The man walked beside me as he talked. A few of his dreams have been fulfilled. So many haven't. Yet. Will the dreams come true? When? How? Should they come true? Is the lack of accomplishment his fault? God's will? Whatever the reason, he feels he's living - more than ever before - with questions during this journey of the unknown.
The lady stood near me. She explained her vocation, her experience, her future goals. We talked business. We learned from each other's stories. We talked beliefs and family and spiritual development. And the weather. In her cities, my cities, and the city where our conversation occurred. But there was more. She, like so many, is seeking change during a season of uncertainty. So much is so unknown to her.
The student texted. He needed to talk. Quickly. About his present status, his long term goals, and his sense of so many unknowns shaping both his present and his future. He felt the need for change. Now. Too much is too unknown.
News. Finances. Emotions. Doubts and fears. Expectations and disappointments. Desires motivated to bring change face giants of uncertainty, regrets, disillusionment, and potential mistakes.
The fear of failure can lead toward not trying at all - which can be a failure. And, the stress of an unknown future can rob us of a joyful, peaceful assurance in the now.
The unknown. It's staring at us all. Will it promote our risks or prohibit them? Five years from today, will we look back and remember how a season of the unknown strengthened us? Or, will we pretend we're living with no questions at all?
Along the way,
Chris Maxwell
Powerful Statement: Grace is mystery, as God is mystery, which makes them both difficult to describe. (Dean Nelson, God Hides in Plain Sight)
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Another day,
The lady sat across the table from me. Our laughter, stories, and food brought smiles and honesty. We prayed. We thought. We listened. She wonders about her future and her dreams. She enjoys life but feels like she's staring into a world of the unknown.
The man walked beside me as he talked. A few of his dreams have been fulfilled. So many haven't. Yet. Will the dreams come true? When? How? Should they come true? Is the lack of accomplishment his fault? God's will? Whatever the reason, he feels he's living - more than ever before - with questions during this journey of the unknown.
The lady stood near me. She explained her vocation, her experience, her future goals. We talked business. We learned from each other's stories. We talked beliefs and family and spiritual development. And the weather. In her cities, my cities, and the city where our conversation occurred. But there was more. She, like so many, is seeking change during a season of uncertainty. So much is so unknown to her.
The student texted. He needed to talk. Quickly. About his present status, his long term goals, and his sense of so many unknowns shaping both his present and his future. He felt the need for change. Now. Too much is too unknown.
News. Finances. Emotions. Doubts and fears. Expectations and disappointments. Desires motivated to bring change face giants of uncertainty, regrets, disillusionment, and potential mistakes.
The fear of failure can lead toward not trying at all - which can be a failure. And, the stress of an unknown future can rob us of a joyful, peaceful assurance in the now.
The unknown. It's staring at us all. Will it promote our risks or prohibit them? Five years from today, will we look back and remember how a season of the unknown strengthened us? Or, will we pretend we're living with no questions at all?
Along the way,
Chris Maxwell
Powerful Statement: Grace is mystery, as God is mystery, which makes them both difficult to describe. (Dean Nelson, God Hides in Plain Sight)
3 Comments:
Does anyone know the future?The future maybe something I don't know. The only thing I know is that God is my present, past and future.
"The fear of failure can lead toward not trying at all - which can be a failure. And, the stress of an unknown future can rob us of a joyful, peaceful assurance in the now." Powerful, penetrating words!
Just what I was needing today, my friend. Not easy but just what I need to begin pursuing.
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