“I know of no great men except those who have rendered great service to the human race.”
- Voltaire [Francois Marie Arouet] (1694-1778)
writer, philosopher
I have this anticipation, excitement, anxiety that continues to fill my gut. I know God is leading us. I have pondered possibilities that a year ago would have seemed ridiculous. It's freaky what happens when you ask God to allow you to see the poor, lonely and disadvantaged as he sees them. It's inescapable. It's haunting. And you just want to be a part of something.
As I read Acts 1 today, I see that the disciples felt the need to replace Judas after Jesus ascended into heaven. I'm not sure why they felt the number needed to be 12. But for today I will follow their lead. I am praying for 10 additional people that God may be leading to be involved in this 'whatever it is.' It's not really even the kind of thing I can invite someone to be a part of at this point. It's so nebulous. Maybe that's God's plan. I know he's been working in me in surprising ways.
My over-reaction to that silly, lonely turtle yesterday was a confirmation to me that loneliness wrecks me. I want everyone to be connected in real, loving friendships. We often learn our worth through those that love us, so who will show the unloved their worth?
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