It struck me again today that true hope… that true life… that true love… that they’re all found at the end of journeys. It’s not a new truth, but rather a very old one. Paul of Bible fame speaks of it in terms of a fight or a race. Jesus calls people to extended walks through rough country to share love in poor, remote villages. And when he leaves he challenges his followers to make disciples–a word wrapped in journey.
And while I recognize this and know it well, I can’t say that I always fully understand it.
- As a single man, I still struggle to learn the process of growing a relationship with a woman. (Women often have much more wisdom about this I think.)
- As a writer, I still struggle to learn the diligence of the many drafts.
- As a sometimes leader, I still struggle to invest the time in people in takes to really empower and encourage them to love other people.
As I continue to refresh and relearn after my time away, I want to learn to appreciate the journey a bit more and to invest my time and energy in it.
Lon models a great way to get started–getting to know your city.
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