“The treasure in our hearts will not be found without each person, place, and experience a long life’s path. The journey is lengthy. There is much to learn. Each step on the way offers meaning and direction, bringing us into our deep self where the finest treasure awaits discovery.” (Book: Open the Door by Rupp, page 44)
As I reflect on my life, I have many memories of people, places and different experiences that have helped me see and understand God in my life and in this world. I have been transformed by God through people, places and experiences in my life. Some parts of my journey have been incredibly amazing while other parts of my journey have been incredible challenging. Nonetheless, my journey has truly been a blessing and a gift from God and I learn each day how God has called me to share my faith and the love of Christ with all people. I know my call and my ultimate purpose and yet there are still unknowns in this world and because I have faith in God, I live in peace. I live in a peace that God offers, a peace that passes all understanding.
Looking at different stories in the Bible, we are reminded that Jesus lived his life on a journey and was shaped and molded by many people, places, and experiences. My prayer is that we can all live life as a journey just as Jesus did and be open to God’s transformation in our lives. We are called to live life as a journey, to walk in faith, trusting God and learning from the lived experience. We must remember to slow down in this busy world and recognize the presence of God in our lives and to be open to the transformation that God brings to our lives. For we are ordinary people made extraodinary by God. As Christians we are called to be open to the transformation of Christ in our lives and we are called to have faith in God and may this bring a peace to our lives, a peace that is beyond all understanding.
“O LORD, you are our Father.
We are the clay, you are the potter;
we are all the work of your hand.” ~Isaiah 64:8
We are the clay, you are the potter;
we are all the work of your hand.” ~Isaiah 64:8
QUESTIONS TO PONDER
What are experiences, places or people who have influenced your faith journey in this world?
What are experiences, places or people who have influenced your faith journey in this world?
How has God transformed you? How has God impacted your life?
How is God being revealed to you today? What is God calling you to do? Where is God calling you?
As Christians, how can we truly live our lives on a journey just as Jesus did? When do you take time to reflect upon this journey? How can you challenge yourself to reflect upon your journey?
PRAYER
God of life,
We seek you and worship you every day. We thank you for the life you give us. Lead us, guide us and help us to live out our journey and follow you. Give us the strength and desire to discover your presence in our lives and in this world each day. Amen.
God of life,
We seek you and worship you every day. We thank you for the life you give us. Lead us, guide us and help us to live out our journey and follow you. Give us the strength and desire to discover your presence in our lives and in this world each day. Amen.
