Friday, April 25, 2008

Pillars of salt stop running

I'm in such a fog. I usually have a mental priority list, a plan of action, a reason to stay busy, but lately --I just feel --unmotivated. Should I pack? Should I work on the house? Should I work on homework? Should I visit with friends? Should I go to bed and hope it makes better sense in the morning?

A treasured friend asked me last night what I'm running from. I didn't expect that, and I didn't know how to answer, but nor did I dismiss it. I have some insightful friends, and they often see my shortfalls before I do.

IF I am running, perhaps it's from routine, or from pointlessness, or from materialism, or from conformity, or from temptation, or from worldly responsibilities, or from my heritage, or from the fear of regret.

On the other hand, perhaps, instead of from something, I am running to it. It could be to confront my past, or to find God's will, or to a greater purpose, or to protect my kids, or to help my parents, or to have an adventure, or to prepare for the mission God has for me.

Could it be all the above, and --is that wrong? --Maybe it will make sense in the morning.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Update


It's been a couple weeks since my last post... life's getting a little crazy, so this is going to be brief. I noticed a couple of post back I was thanking God for our many blessings; well, as life goes, it looks like I'm going to have to give most of them back, so to speak.

Yes, the rumors are true (that is, the ones I've heard). The Menefees are planning to move to KY this summer. The Lord is opening opportunities for me to attend Asbury College & Seminary.

Our biggest snags at this point (apart from leaving friends) is finding a home for our dog, Freddy, and selling the house. I thought I had a buyer last week, but that fell through. It looks like I will have a renter until the house sells, so that should help.

By the way, my summer trip to Asia is fully funded! God is so good and faithful; I'm really looking forward to the adventure, this summer and beyond.

I had better get back to the homework. TTFN