on craving the next thing

This Sunday I had the opportunity to preach at Trinity Church. I really appreciated this opportunity and really thought it was kind of Pastor Josh and Mindy to allow me to do so. The Sunday before Lent, and all... I think the thing that strikes me most when I preach is the disconnect from the Gospel and Good News I hear and how this works itself out in my life.

I was reminded that the Good News is that we press on to take hold of the goal because God has already taken hold of us. Our motivation is our "belongingness". We have not reached our goal and yet we have been made whole and complete. I get so hung up on what I need to change about myself and my imperfections, truly I have almost no room to celebrate my strengths and the truth of the matter is, this blurs my vision to celebrate others as well.

Heading into this Lent season, I am hopeful for the collective time of togetherness with other Christ followers as we journey to the cross. This is important, necessary and will spur me on. It is my prayer this week that the Good News God revealed to us through the Word this Sunday will take root in our lives.

And finally, I realize I constantly crave the next thing. Since my life now involves an incredible man. I realize I project this angst on to him and am constantly seek for our next shared moment, our next "ah ha" or next completely satisfactory experience together. And this leaves me wanting, scratching and craving rather than basking, enjoying, believing and hoping. This needs to be re-oriented in my soul. More peace is to be had. I pray that this awareness has been brought by the One who knows my soul most fully and I pray my posture will be that of bent head and open hands this season.