Not new but renewed….

Not new but renewed…

This morning at church, I heard these words. As I reflected on them, they struck me as words about my faith journey. I have had significant events in my life of goodness and struggle. I have so much to be grateful for and places where my heart knows what it feels like to ache deeply.

I have done solid work in counseling over the years and know myself and my heart well. That said, every day remains a mystery regarding what I will face. Sometimes, I respond well and out of mature emotional spaces; sometimes, I don’t engage quite how I wish.

I am so grateful for God’s presence on my faith journey. In this coming year, I want to be intentional about renewing my not new faith.

There is no better place to start renewing my faith than with Advent.

This is my song for the week!

Walking in faith,

Trish

O day of peace that dimly shines
     through all our hopes and prayers and dreams,
guide us to justice, truth, and love,
     delivered from our selfish schemes.
May swords of hate fall from our hands,
     our hearts from envy find release,
till by God's grace our warring world
     shall see Christ's promised reign of peace.

Then shall the wolf dwell with the lamb,
     nor shall the fierce devour the small;
as beasts and cattle calmly graze,
     a little child shall lead them all.
Then enemies shall learn to love,
     all creatures find their true accord;
the hope of peace shall be fulfilled,
     for all the earth shall know the Lord.

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I am on a life long journey to live with integrity, honesty, kindness and full of grace. View all posts by trishborgdorff