Desert Journey – Day 20
Every morning does not provide an ease to enter the desert. There are distractions and wandering thoughts that seem to be present. So I breathe, breathe in the Lord’s peace, exhale my occupying thoughts. With that calming, I notice the birds singing outside. My perspective is changed.
Funny how the obvious can be missed by self focus. There is a choir of birds outside my window. Absorbed and distracted by my thoughts, I fear I may often miss what’s in front of me. It is easy to do, miss the obvious.
Jesus and I get up from the sand and begin walking. There is a change in grade. We begin to climb. I ponder yesterday’s time with Jesus and endurance. We walk in silence. I do not feel the need to always be conversing when we are together. Presence seems out weigh conversation at this moment.
When we arrive at the top of this climb, the view is significant. Nothing interferes with the vista. I give new perspective, Jesus says. I take in his words. They always have profound impact. Sometimes you have to get off the desert floor to experience a different view.
I am pondering the “desert floors” on which I stand. Have I lost perspective? Do I need to change the angle so I can see something new? Have I chosen a bit of self-pity and intentionally kept myself on the “desert floor?” The view he provides is so much better than mine. Lord, help me to see…
Very good meditation! God will change perspective – or help us see a new one, when we seek it – I have often asked him to help me with this, and he is very faithful. I very much like the idea of challenging myself to climb off the dessert floor when I am self-focused and throwing a pity party. It’s the only party I’m very skilled at throwing – always starring: Ingrid the Martyr! I wonder how I can remember to hike out instead of staying on the floor?
Hi, relate 200 percent! What helps me is turning my pity party to aThank you Father party for giving me another day, for giving his only son for my redemption, and on and on. So much to be thankful for that I take for granted.
Yes!! Gratitude!!