1. Choose Your Destination Or Be Open To Possibilities
Hebrews 11:8
'By faith Abraham, when he was called , obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was going'
Sometimes we have a clear destination in mind when we set out on our spiritual journey. At other times, like Abraham, we set out with no fixed destination in mind and we let God choose it for us. Maybe the wisest way.
2. Clear The Decks
1 Corinthians 14: 40
'But all things should be done decently and in order.'
It would indeed make sense to put our house in order before we set off on any journey.
Sometimes this is just minor matters like tidying up loose ends like responding to any outstanding emails or finishing off any work projects. At other times, it is the more important stuff; like saying the things we must to mend those broken bridges. With no unfinished business to distract us, we can get on with the business in hand. We are ready to depart on life-changing travel!
Sometimes this is just minor matters like tidying up loose ends like responding to any outstanding emails or finishing off any work projects. At other times, it is the more important stuff; like saying the things we must to mend those broken bridges. With no unfinished business to distract us, we can get on with the business in hand. We are ready to depart on life-changing travel!
3. Set off
Genesis 18:16
'Then the men rose up from there, and looked down towards Sodom, and Abraham was walking with them to send them off'
Don't they say that the hardest part of any journey is the first step! Remember though that this is not a journey you are doing on your own. There are millions doing the same Lenten journey in community with you. And none of you are solo travellers...
4. Be Open To New Sights and Experiences
Isaiah 7:11
'Ask for a sign for yourself from the LORD your God; make it as deep as shoel or as high as heaven'
Trust in your pilot. He will show you the way, sending his unique directions and portents. Pray that your eyes and mind are open to his guidance.
5. Reflect On What You've Been Shown
John 8: 32
And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Your Lenten journey is now nearing its end. I'm sure it's been a good one for you. As Miriam Beard has said, though ' Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permament' How has it changed you?
6. Share What You Have Learned and Move On
Romans 1:11
Writing to the church in Rome, Paul said ' I long to see you, that I may impart to you, some spiritual gift to strengthen you, but; that is that we may mutually be encouraged by each other's faith but you and mine'.
Spiritual gifts are freely given and should be freely shared. Don't we so often get more joy by giving than by receiving! Look around for someone in your unique circle who needs that gift today.
Could you be the one to rescue them from their rock of despair? Could you go on to rock their world? Who knoiws unless you throw them a rescue rope? One that's attached to a mighty rock. An anchor rope that will never break, however strong the storm. Your journey has ended but God's journey has just begun....
