I would like to find something that I know God smiles at. He smiles at a lot but I'm talking about something I do, when I do it, that I would feel His smile. I used to think it was when I was playing guitar and singing, and sometimes it is, I used to think it was writing, and sometimes it is. But I want the action to always produce that wonder, that joy. And when it doesn't I seem to throw it out the door in a way. Is there just one thing, that perfect, beautiful thing? I think so. I've looked everywhere. But I found it in serving. Going beyond myself. And maybe that's why I've been feeling lost, like a butterfly in bees. I haven't served, or lost myself in others. Or when I do, it's not for their benefit but to feed my own flesh.
And too, I've not "found myself in the usual places". When I lived in Madagascar, I knew who I was, what I was to be. And I feel 13 since I've moved to Prescott. Toddling, falling, confused.... Looking for my momma. But you know what? God is my father. And as much as I miss my parents and their ever present support, I know that He supports me as well. It's a beautiful, painful, sickening, exciting experience.
The title of this might seem odd. But I feel God smile when I am in water physically. And yet I feel like I am in water emotionally and spiritually. Every sense is magnified, my eyes feel closed. And I'm floating, gasping for oxygen. But swimming deeper? That's when I feel His eyes upon me, His smile. Because when we go deeper, Living Water abounds. And we need oxygen no longer.
good to hear from you again. i've been wondering when you would put up a new post. keep going deeper!
ReplyDeleteSurely if you can make this melancholy smile with frequency, you make God smile! I love you, Baby.
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