It was important to me to have solitude this Lent. It was a longing and an aching for....almost as if God was calling me there. God took care of me and provided this solitude in many ways, even in the business of my life. In this quiet God's Spirit could not go unnoticed. Here I have learned this inner solitude is my place of peace, apart from the world, apart from my pain and struggles. It is lived with God and it breathes new life into me. Resurrection life. Resurrection hope.
My soul is soaking up the power of the resurrected life of Jesus.
I couldn't have solitude peace and new life, without my living in my wilderness. Dare I say, thank you God for my wilderness? I have been tempted, lonely and in despair. It has been so very hard. Because of my faith I knew you were with me even when I doubted . As I let go of my doubts and fears and trusted you in my darkness, You blessed me. This journey has been hard but is also has been life giving. I now also feel you with me like I never have before.
So I do thank you for my wilderness. It has given me new life with you.
Cherish the dark's obsurity.
Look for diamonds in the debris.
Thank God for all His mystery and LIVE.
Namaste'
Maureen
