June 29, 2010

  • Expectations
    This postcard is on this week's Postsecret.

    Expectations can weigh a person down.


    Empathy
    "At times like this, I find myself wanting to sense God so badly, so in need of proof that He’s here and notices me, so thirsty like the deer is for water, that I get angry with God for not being more tangible, for being what seems like aloof. I ask for God’s comfort, joy, strength, and demand to immediately or very quickly receive it. I want a miracle, a supernatural encounter, an epiphany, a burning bush or blinding light and what I get instead is steady silence under the trees in the front yard." -Shaun Groves

    "Hoping to find my way back soon, but right now, at the risk of sounding bitter (which I am), I feel like God’s flipped me the ‘ole bird. So I’m processing." -a commenter

    I can relate.  Maybe I needed to abide in love more?

    But, I wouldn't mind having this conversation.