I had three conversations today with clients who found themselves in fragile places. I thought of the title of this post which I use often. These are often painful, dark places and they make us feel very vulnerable. I found myself encouraging them to embrace where they were and not to run from it. We are afraid of fragile places. They make us feel uncomfortable and exposed. It makes me think of the cross and my Savior hanging there fragile and exposed to the world. That fragile place He submitted to, was the beginning of the most incredible journey toward, a marvelous rendezvous with grace.
I am awed to think this is what we are invited to participate in. Why me? Why any of us?
It is always in the fragile places, that we are awakened from the sleep and slumber we so often find ourselves in. I'm learning to embrace these places because I need help in staying awake.
My children help create fragile places. My wife does also. Actually, waking up every morning and choosing to live with an unprotected heart, refusing to live as if I am in control of anything or anybody, including myself, creates the ultimate fragile place. Only here does God have the freedom to really be my life. Believing that is true, I choose to live in these fragile places, living with hope and looking forward to every moment of grace He gives me.
Everything is an awesome gift of His grace.
4 comments:
"It is always in the fragile places, that we are awakened from the sleep and slumber we so often find ourselves in. I'm learning to love these places because I need help in staying awake"
that is me.... ignoring.... hiding my heart....not really living ... just going through the motions.... just trying to make it through one more day... but hating the thought of living the rest of my life like this... trying to trust God that He will change this situation... but after so many years nothing has changed...except me flucuating between faith and doubt, anger and bitterness and forgiveness-love and hate.
holychaos, tell me a little about yourself. Not the details of your situation, but about you. What's your story?
sorry about that really negative comment.
i am a mom of 6 sweet children ages 12 weeks to 17 years old.
i have been a Christian since i was 12 years old. i guess you could call me an ex-pharisee turned prodigal, who trys to live more by my relationship with Jesus than only by rules. i have moved away from striving for material success to being (only with God's help) who He has called me to be.
again, i am sorry for the comments. i am in a tough situation, and i have gotten away from reading my Bible and praying, so i started slipping. i started changing that last night and i am doing lots better today. i have to totally rely on God's love.
thank you for the encouragementt
Holychaos, it sounds like you have a lot on your plate? I have 3 girls with the youngest being 11 and it can be crazy at times. I hope you find some rest and peace in whatever difficult situation you find yourself in.
You weren't too negative for me. It just sounded like honesty. Sometimes things can be overwhelming and we come undone.
Have you been on the Lifestream link I have under favorite sites? I think you might find some very encouraging stuff there. The Transition Series is so good and you can download it at no cost.
The podcast he does every Friday is also very encouraging. Check it out. There is 2 years worth of Fridays to listen through on many topics. It rarely if ever is your typical pat christian answer approach.
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