I heard this song tonight, and it inspired me. Ever so gently it seeped into my mind and the crevices of my heart. The rhythm rippled just under my skin leaving me with a sense of calm, a sense of peace. Great change is often preluded by desolation. For the greatest of changes are motivated by knowledge through experience, but the plot for it to occur must be leveled to build anew. The fire burns away the faded and tattered surfaces to reveal the beauty beneath. In the fire your weaknesses are brought to light…in the fire you come to terms with the necessity to release those weaknesses into the kindling, so strength can emerge. Or even better, wisdom.
We will all walk through the fire and pray for the preservation of our souls. We will pray for our souls to blossom in what is left. Did you know there are certain plants that require fire and ash to sustain life and proliferate. The intense heat allows the husk of the seeds to break open, so new life can rise from the seemingly unyielding ground.
We wander through the flames that lick at our sensitive skin, we'll come face to face with our fears as well. We'll want to turn and run. Have you ever had a burn? Even when the actual heat source is removed, your skin continues to burn. The pain intensifies before it gets better. And it does get better. So stay, despite the voice deep down screaming for you to flee.
My husband and I met with some friends, years ago, and one of the things we discussed were the doors that God sets within our paths. These doors introduce us to more and more intimate parts of Him and reveal the love He has always had for us. But we have allowed these pathways to get cluttered…or life has taken liberties in cluttering them for us…or both. I remember we prayed for God to help us to sift through the clutter and clear it out of the way, so we could walk through these doorways. I didn't know that some of the clutter would burn me…but it has, and I asked for it. I continue to clear the litter and meet God at the door where He offers to clean my wounds and heal these new surfaces that are fully visible. This isn't an easy journey, although it is a necessary one…an intentional one.
I don't know if you even believe in God, or even desire these meetings at the doorways, but your clutter will still be there either way. At some point you won't be able to ignore it anymore. It has a way of interfering with your "plans," amongst other things. Remember there is purpose in the fire, it will burn away torment and the pain will fade into a tingle. You'll be left with freedom and open passage.
So, are you willing?
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