Let's dream bigger shall we?
Do we believe in a God who created the universe or don't we?
Are we straining towards and anticipating a time when everything, every single thing is made perfect and new?
Or are we settling for half-finished?
Unrealized
Unfulfilled
Unsatisfied
Hiding the uncertainty. Shoving into corners our questions and doubts.
I will not settle for so little. Not plastering smiles over sorrow. I will not settle for tomorrow, when today we're crying out for hope.
I will not settle for a little, when I know God is more. He does not pat us on the head and just tell us it will be worth it someday. Today he also cries with us, weeps with us, heals us, redeems us, carries us, loves us. Today.
If God is who we as Christians say he is, then he is able to heal and restore beyond any and everything we think possible. And when we witness him do it, do miracles it's like a great bubbling up, and laughter. Because of course he has done it. Suddenly it's all clear then. The reason, the timing, the waiting.
I've been crying out to and waiting for you God. I've been waiting for you to break through and fix the unfixable. I'm thirsty to see your goodness God. I want to see you overwhelm with hope those who've lost all hope. I want to see your healing restore. I want to hear laughter that's whole. I want things to be made right. Every thing, not just some things.
I want your kingdom to come.
Our father who art in heaven.
Hallowed be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come.
Thy will be done.
On earth, as it is in heaven.
Give us today, our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver from evil for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever.
Amen.
