Belonging: Embracing Eagle moments

We all have a need to belong, a place we call home, friendship and relationships that resonate deep within us. Yet, it seems to me that often the most profound moments in life, the big changes, the huge moves, the mountains so to speak require us to courageously step out alone. Thankfully God often provides a life line, your spouse or an acquaintance to help you walk but ultimately the biggest decisions, the most momentous occasions seem to be lonely ones. The forever journeys that seem to last for months are often done alone.

What I am learning these days is it is in those moments I must not doubt: Not my friendships nor my choices. Instead I must dig deeper for the ultimate lifeline. The ultimate source of courage in the midst of change, peace in the midst of chaos, rest in the midst of confusion. I must not look at what others have, nor fear what I am losing, instead I can dig into who I know my God to be.

He has made us Eagle creatures. Soaring on heights with Him as our strength, with His Spirit as our guide, with His presence as our comfort.
These eagle moments carry us to the next part of the journey. Have courage my friends, reach out to Him, He knows the way even when we know we no longer belong. He understands and will strengthen us for the journey.

" Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;

but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."
Isaiah 40:28-31

I never realized Eagles are solitary creatures. As much as I would like to fly in a flock, it is not the promise. So instead I give praise and thanks to God who is understanding beyond what I can fathom, everlasting and faithful in a way no human can. This is what allows me to step out of the nest to soar. He promises to strengthen us, keep us from growing weary and not grow faint when we place our hope in Him.

So to all of you who are living eagle moments in your life, lean into the Lord, God Almighty. Step out of your nest in faith and get ready to soar with His strength.
My prayers are with each of you. May He bless your journey!


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Longings: what will satisfy??

So here we find ourselves in a New Year... 2011 to be exact. Can you believe it!?!?!  Once again the conversation centers around the future, the resolutions, and the hopes of the year to come. I have to say, in all honesty...what I hear loud and clear is the longings of the heart! The ache for more of the good, the ache for less of the bad. What are we longing for that nothing we buy, work for, spend money on, spend energy on can satisfy??? We toil the earth as we always have, we fill our time with friends, and family and things. Even the good things don't seem to fill the ache within us for more. We make resolutions... eat less of this, exercise more of that, show discipline in this, relax about that...all longings.

So here I find myself wanting alongside the rest of my world. Despite the fact that I refuse to make resolutions, or goals, I too long for more.  Yet, deep in my soul I know what it is that will satisfy. I know what will fill me up and empower me beyond my own abilities. I know a living water that will satisfy.  So tell me you say, what will satisfy my soul?? 


Do you not know? Have you not heard? There is one that came after Him. One that is greater than Him. One who is like Him but is greater still. One who is greater than Jesus himself, you ask? Yes! What amazing news! It is this one who will dwell in us when we ask. Who will fill us with living water that will satisfy our souls. He is the great Counselor. He is the Holy Spirit!

Won't you get to know Him this year and next and the year after that. I hope to, I long to. Come Holy Spirit!! May I know you deeply this year and in the years to come! Satisfy the longings of my soul!!! Fill me completely with your power so I may be an instrument of God in this year and in the years to come!! May you do far more in me than I could ever imagine.  I want more of God this year.  That is my one and only resolution.  It is the only one that promises to satisfy me completely.

Happy New Year!
Come Holy Spirit!!!

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