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23 août thoughtsSo yesterday I was leaving my apartment after lunch, checking to see if i had any calls on my cell phone, and putting my purse on my shoulder, and in doing too many things at once, got my finger slammed in the door. Typical Jenna right? honestly, its a wonder i made it through childhood. but in between walking to my car muttering curse words and trying to get the pain to stop i noticed something.....when we hurt ourselves, we often shake the part that we hurt. i was shaking my hand, which really wasn't helping, but i kept doing it anyway. Why do we do that? i also have appreciated all the things i do with my middle finger of my right hand (and no, not flicking people off) but simple things like unbuckling my seat belt. it hurts when i do that!
So, last night i started reading a book that was recommended to me long ago, The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen. I love Nouwen's writing, and this is also proving to be excellent. a quote struck me as i was reading last night, that i wanted to share.
"As I reflect on my own journey, I become more and more aware of how long I have played the role of observer...but had I, myself really ever dared to step in the center....and let myself be held by a forgivng God?"
It struck me because in my job I think I am often an observer, an encourager to step into the journey of faith that I sometimes neglect my own journey. That the things I do in my life are rote, and not always with my whole heart. For example, it is sometimes a tough disinction for me between worship and work. since i do both in the same place. I realize that stepping in the center, being held by God, are things I need to do more intentionally, and that I too need ministering to as i minister to others. It is something I will continue to chew on and think about.
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