The on and on of it...

"You pester me to keep on growing,

And, remarkably, persist in believing

In my inherent ability to be more..."

Sr. Joyce Rupp, "Fragments of Your Ancient Name"

 

On the PBS show "Downton Abbey," the Dowager Countess said once of parenting, "It's the on and on of it that is so difficult."  The 'on and on' of it!  Isn't that the truth?  And, when I read this from Sr. Joyce Rupp and think of the spiritual journey, that is what pops into my mind about our walk with God.  It's the "on and on" of it.  The spiritual journey never stops or starts.  It may seem to ebb and flow at times.  We may be more aware of it at times in our lives.  But no matter how close we draw to God, at one time or another, there is still always more to learn and more ways to grow; more ways to draw closer. When we turn upward to receive, we yearn for more.  And God reaches out to give us more. And, a while later, we lean in for more and God feeds us...more.  It's the on and on of it.  These next few days, let's try to take quiet time to ponder the on and on of our spiritual journey with God.  God "pesters" us to keep on growing and yearning and gives us all the tools to do just that.  Blessings on your weekend! (The Dowager Countess also asked, quite pointedly, "What is a weekend?") Ha! We all know! Love, heidi