There is such a place as “home!” We long for it and are heading there by grace! We are increasingly coming to believe and accept that this world is not home. In fact, all the transitions and changes in this world and in our bodies help us slowly “get that!” Yet “home” truly is the last word in this title phrase and in our lives.
The first word “wandering” draws attention to the way we get home. It is not by a straight and rapid road. It is not a smooth road paved only with pleasure and happiness. The word “wander” has plenty of room for roam;
~for my doubts concerning my Shepherd/Leader and His ways, mixed with murmuring,
~for my propensity to prefer my paths, with my faithlessness demonstrated at many a turn.
The word “wandering” magnifies the truth of my sin and His grace. It makes it clear that I am not going the quickest and most direct path but I will arrive, we will arrive, for one and only one reason . . . Him and His grace!
We’re eager to share both where He takes us at this stage of our lives and some of our thoughts about His grace for the journey, and thoughts of home as we wander there under the wise and sometimes confusing leading and direction of our Shepherd. That which fills us with holy delight, is that our wandering in some strange and glorious “God-way,” becomes part of His appointed way to take us home!
This will be a place for you to come monthly and read and see something of our wandering home. Bonnie and I plan to alternate writing a reflective piece each month and there will be a few images by my favorite photographer.
Our reason for doing this is to stay meaningfully connected to you who have journeyed with us already and we hope you will share with us ways we can pray and support you as you pray for and support us.
Our blog begins in the first month of this New Year, 2011 and will continue in February. Hope you will come see us again as we all journey through this life.
