My first official entry to my blog! Today I was contemplating retirement! Yes, I know, not what some would think of me, but I was actually dreaming of a good book (Lewis, perhaps) and a cup of tea (Irish or Scottish, of course), a walk in the gentle soft rain of Scotland or Ireland or even England, followed by some stimulating conversation regarding the things of the Lord and what is next for me/us. Thus the title, 'next things.'
IF I had it to do, I'd be in full-time missions, preferably in Scotland where the weather and I would get along famously. I'd work with a local mission in the area of Sterling and perhaps some in the Highlands, too. I do hope I haven't missed it, the opportunity to work in ministry every day instead of pulling a 9-5 in the company of 'ancient' and worthless artifacts. (Not much chance to witness to the pottery, basketry and feathers, right?)
I'm not depressed---that doesn't even sound like me---but a bit frustrated with the injury to my shoulder (hopefully not permanent) and a real lack of direction/purpose. Would appreciate your prayer on my behalf and I'll return the favor.
Ro!!
IF I had it to do, I'd be in full-time missions, preferably in Scotland where the weather and I would get along famously. I'd work with a local mission in the area of Sterling and perhaps some in the Highlands, too. I do hope I haven't missed it, the opportunity to work in ministry every day instead of pulling a 9-5 in the company of 'ancient' and worthless artifacts. (Not much chance to witness to the pottery, basketry and feathers, right?)
I'm not depressed---that doesn't even sound like me---but a bit frustrated with the injury to my shoulder (hopefully not permanent) and a real lack of direction/purpose. Would appreciate your prayer on my behalf and I'll return the favor.
Ro!!
posted by Ro | 2:22 PM
2 Comments:
Funny how our family all seem to be in the same spot - rather "stuck," or so it feels to me sometimes. It's easy to come up with trite answers to the struggles we're all dealing with: "God has a plan!" "Just trust in the Lord!" Although this is true, it is not always easy to believe and put into practice.
I know your heart has been for the Isles for quite some time. For me, I would be content if Heaven was like Scotland or Ireland. Remember that the Lord knows your heart's desires and He cares about your dreams. I love you, Daddy!
Yesterday I was reading in Hebrews and a theme seemed to stick out to me. Repeatedly the writer talks about waiting; us waiting for Christ, Christ waiting for us. It made me think of the line in Shadowlands "the waiting room of the world".
On the one hand this could be rather depressing, and yet I found comfort in this thought. When one goes to the doctor and sits in the waiting room, it can be frustrating and boring. Yet one knows the doctor will come out eventually and then the waiting is over and soon you're free to go. This brought me comfort. Of course eventually we leave this life and are joined with Christ, but that wasn't what I found comforting. The comfort is that God has good things for us even if it seems right now we're just in the waiting room. And I believe these good things are for here in this life.
We're in the waiting room, but soon the Doctor will come out!
I love you, Dad!!!
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