God as journey. If you have any comments - adebelak@redeemerluth.com [mailto:adebelak@redeemerluth.com]The odd part about a life full of forgiveness is that we do not know how things
will go for us. God as journey is to be a part of a road that is available and yet
we cannot be sure of all that will unfold as we go along that way. Then again, we
can be assured that it is the life into which our God calls us and the life our
God hands to us and the life that will transform all things. But - how will it unfold.
Forgiveness can lead to humiliation by others. Forgiveness can lead to rejection.
Forgiveness can lead to death - yes death. God as journey is the God who will be
with us as that life unfolds as our life in the world. I continue to pray that
I can be a part of this life - it is not easy. Therefore, I rely on this God to
sit down next to me and say 'let's go' - 'let's do it' - let's be amazed.' The journey
into forgiveness - the journey into reconciliation - the journey into a vulnerability
that humanity resists at every turn in the road - is the journey our God walks with
us. So, it takes a bit of imagination. What if we forgive - what can be the shape
of that life - how will it change the day - how will it change me? Our God as journey
simply extends a hand and invites us to enter the questions - the promise. Otherwise,
I will stay in the same place as I have always been and the world will remain broken
and at war.
O God of love and new life, let's begin the journey - stick around again. Amen.
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