our Christian heritage is filled with individuals who were nomads... those who wandered... who ventured out onto great journeys. sometimes the physical journey was a companion to a spiritual journey as well.
Dueteronomy 26:5 - Moses speaks of his father being a wanderer or journeyman.
Matthew 8:20 - Jesus had no place to call home... he was on a continual journey.
now, Lent is upon us. it's time for me to go on a journey. the first step, in preparation for lent is to set a few goals. i think the my first goal is to take on the role of a hobo. not literally. i'm not planning on jumping into the boxcar of the next train that comes through town. but need to go on a journey - and my journey is strictly spiritual. my desire is to fall in love with Christ at a whole new level.
ironically - this is something i've been thinking about for a while. i've been thinking about it and now here we are... lent begins tomorrow. and i feel like i'm not ready for it. i realize, though - if i'm not ready to take this journey seriously - then i will not be a hobo - o will be a bumb. a hobo works... a bumb does not.
this journey is going to take work.
i still haven't decided what it is that i may give up for this 40 day lenten season... or rather than giving something up - if i will add something of value to my life during this time. i don't want this time to be a joke.
i look forward to the challenge... i look forward to honesty.
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