From May 22:
Walking along the shores of Galilee. Being in Jesus' "home town." Standing in areas where you know He stood. Discovering that some of those strangely-named places that you've read for years in the Bible are actually real. Finding a deeper historical connection with your faith than you may have even thought about before.
All this and more is running through my head right now. As I overlook this sacred terrain, I'm at a loss for adequate expression of my feelings and thoughts. There is just so much to process and think through, even in the short time we've been here. Much to take in, categorize and apply. And I'm working to find that balance between tourist and pilgrim in all of it. Some of my need is to give myself permission to slow down enough, to get off of my "freeway life pace" in order to hear God's voice. And to know that it's OK to simply sit. And listen. For a long time.
My mind is somewhat jumbled at the moment- and I believe that to be a good thing at the moment- with so much great stuff swirling around. But I'm going find the right rhythm soon, I believe that. Until then, it's absorb it all and hold onto as much as I can!
-along the Sea of Galilee-
That's why it's great you are there for 10+ days. Not only do you need to decompress, but you have to allow your mind to comprehend (if that's even possible) just where you are walking. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteDo me a favor: if you can, when you leave Galilee and make your way to Jerusalem, try to imagine that trip used to be on foot for them. I'm trying to live vicariously through you on this and would try to put myself in that mindset.
Miss you brother! Can wait to talk to you when you get back.