Delay isn't a denial; imagine recognizing the clouds understanding the effort invested to fill them, and having the luxury to monitor it's progress. Just see how close you are to a breakthrough. However, the Christian life doesn't always align with this perspective. I prefer describing our journey using what I call the catapult mechanism. In this analogy, a catapult utilizes stored energy in flexed materials to launch a projectile. Before the launch, there's a pulling back, akin to setbacks and delays. But can we perceive these as refining and preparation processes? Just like a catapult requires stored-up energy to propel the projectile, our journeys might be building up unseen strength for a significant launch. Ecclesiastes 11:3"If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: " But how do we fill our clouds with rain? How do we store up energy that can propel us? Jude 1:20"But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your m...
It's a beautiful thing that our lives are like a canvas and we get to be the artists who paint the picture. Whether it's through the highs or the lows, the adventures or the quiet moments, it's all about how we choose to narrate our own unique stories. We get to do this and grow together, happy and at peace with the colours we choose.đ¨