Around the awesome culture that I live in these days, a lot of people come and go. There's always something going on, "special events" are more regular than "normal days". It's glorious! It's crazy! I love it! ... and in the midst of that one gets asked "what's next?" rather often. It's so tempting to come up with some smart answer or wild vision, it's encouraged, and I agree with the encouragement... and yet... well... I like planning, trust me; but I feel like a lot of times Papa won't give us the next step until we're ready for it, and while dreaming and envisioning are crucial for our lives, planning without Papa's direction can go downhill pretty quick.
I believe that the true meaning of living by faith is not necessarily connected to monthly support vs. paying job; living by faith is about knowing we each have a customized path, and we are to dynamically follow the Teacher in order to run the race. "Customized", as in we cannot compare ourselves with anyone else; as in following in the "good works" that He prepared in advance for us to do... We are to dream wildly, but hang loose to those dreams because only Papa knows how they'll play out.
So, that brings me to Pozole; it's a Mexican soup made with spices, hominy and meat; in my culture we have it on special occasions, like family gatherings and wedding after-parties. We make it when the weather starts to get cold so that it warms up the house. I made some for a lunch for Latin-american leaders the other day; and it was so yummy!! The texture, and the blending of flavors that comes from the ingredients boiling together for a long time; delicious! Pozole takes a while to cook, and it's all about "enjoying the process"... see where I'm going?? he, he... that's the path that I feel The Teacher has me on right now; dreaming unreasonably while seizing the day! I don't want to focus on tomorrow's circumstances because I have no idea what they'll look like! So, my apologies to Paul Manwaring, but I don't have a plan ("I Have a Plan", is the theme of this year's deployment program)! I'm not making excuses for it, not saying I won't come up with one in due time. My plan is to not plan, unless I get a blueprint from Papa; I want to live by faith, in constant dialogue with the One who has all the answers, rather than making stuff up or comparing my walk with others.
"I believe that the true meaning of living by faith is not necessarily connected to monthly support vs. paying job; living by faith is about knowing we each have a customized path, and we are to dynamically follow the Teacher in order to run the race."
ReplyDeleteThat's wisdom sister!
I don't like planning neither. My plans I'm able to create in my head can never be as great as the ones my Father will give to me.
- Pyry