I’ve always been a neat colorer. I use green for trees, yellow for sunshine. I stay within the lines.
But...do I have to? Is it time to color outside the lines?
I’ve been suspecting it, this need to shed a layer, to find out who’s really inside. Slough off a piece of myself—see if Jesus shines through.
I want to change. I want to be bolder. I need to be transformed.
A Sunday ago we spotted a man asking for a handout at the overpass intersection. Instead of looking the other way, we turned around to get closer. I rolled down the window and yelled out to get his attention. Then handed him a gift I keep in the car now for just such occasions.
A little thing. Things that maybe ordinary people do all the time, but things that are stepping out for me.
A venture here, a venture there.
Accepting an out-of-country responsibility I feel ill-equipped for. Signing up for an out-of-town conference alone. Breaking out-of-soul traditions that I’ve completed weekly for years.
Maybe it’s my stage of life.
Maybe it’s swirling circumstances around me.
Or maybe it’s pure Spirit.
I feel His breath inside me...the gasp for change to grasp more freedom.
It’s a little scary. And a little sad.
But the promise of fuller things—of God-things—draws me out.
I want to give Him all I’ve got.
Ready or not.
Every color in the box...for worship in AND outside the lines.
Watch for the new thing I am going to do.
It is happening already---you can see it now!
I will make a road through the wilderness and give you streams of water there.
Isaiah 43:19 (GNB)
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Lori · 689 weeks ago
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Lisa notes 103p · 689 weeks ago
I looked into Growing Deeper but realistically know it'd be better next year, not this one, but praying about it and will talk to Jeff. (I was referencing Nurture in the post).
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kamrandolph 32p · 689 weeks ago
I never thought of drawing outside the line for my life as just doing something new and what I think God wants. I have wanted to reach out and make some new friends. I don't know how, so I finally did just a couple of weeks ago... terrifying.... we have gone out and walked twice now. I don't know where this will go, but I hope to have a new friend.
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Lisa notes 103p · 689 weeks ago
That's great that you are reaching out to make new friends. Yes, it is a scary thing. But you're doing it. I pray the Lord will bless your act of faith! And getting out to walk is a plus too! :-) Blessings to you, Katie.
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Cora · 689 weeks ago
feellike a dishrag hanging out to dry. I'm getting the message!!!! I'm looking forward to what comes my way today. Thank you for this. And thank you so much for visiting my blog. Your comment was so much appreciated!!!
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I am confident the Lord is creating a beautiful masterpiece of, and in, your life. May he continue to show himself before as he nudges you beyond comfortable lines.
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Lisa notes 103p · 688 weeks ago
Thanks for your encouraging comment. There is a certain degree of change that I like, but God is pushing me beyond it this time. As you wrote, love aches, but at least we know that He can redeem it all for his purpose.
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Lisa notes 103p · 688 weeks ago
Yes, we will see in time! It'll be interesting a year from now to look back...
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Lisa notes 103p · 688 weeks ago
Sounds like the inRL webcast was a great thing. I'll try to catch it next time!
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