#43 Lives “curved in” (Augustine) on ourselves will focus on the smaller story of our lives from our birth to death—-and we will misunderstand everything that matters. #60000thoughts #talkingtomyself
Exodus 40:36 "If the Cloud did not lift, the Israelites wouldn't set out." They were stiffnecked at times but they followed a God they did not see nor hear. I've thought a lot about the quote in the chapter "How This Book Can Speak to You"...When we focus on the smaller story of our lives from our natural birth to natural death, we'll misunderstand everything that matters. "Things that feel awful to you will be seen as nothing other than tragedies to reverse if possible, endure if necessary, and at all costs prevent from happening again." Lives "curved in" on ourselves. As we close Exodus, what have you thought about as you read this book? What did God stir in your heart? For me, I'm so longing to "let go" of what currently eats at me and find His Rest. Exodus 17:6 "I'm going to be present for you." And Exodus 33:14 "My Presence goes with you and I will give you Rest." How can I find that Rest in the midst of relational and health and financial problems? As it says in 66 Love Letters, am I more interested in being rescued from my pain and problems than being rescued from the Kingdom of Darkness?
PHOTO: In our litle village … Am I living birth to death?
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