Out of my Depth in His Depths

I went to Bible College 6 years ago, and have never felt "in my depth" since. But I've felt particularly out of my depth this last week. Life has moved very fast, and gone very deep ...

... swept up in job-seeking process that is largely outwith my control
... facing deep things in myself I don't understand
... sensing a renewed call to courageously pursue what God has laid on my heart, whatever it costs, wherever it leads, and whatever reaction it provokes in those around me

But there is a deeper current underneath it all, carrying me along. Whatever depths I've got myself into, humanly speaking, are over my head. But they are completely swallowed up in his depths.

Comments

[Richard L]

It's a painting by Sieger Koder. Most of his work depicts scenes from the Gospels. You can find thumbnail versions of his pictures on http://www.pauline-uk.org/productgroup1.asp?ID=1884

[wilsonian]

I'm really looking forward to seeing where you'll be! And I really must know where that picture came from!!

[Lorna]

This post was for me today (grin) And I thank you!

[Richard L]

Ramone ... it's encouraging to hear about how God's got hold of your life. Although I'd been a Christian for many years, it was really in 1998, funnily enough, that God really took hold of me in a new way, and I have been "spoiled for the ordinary" ever since!

Que Dios te bendinga, mi hermano!

Richard

[Ramone]

Hi Richard,

Thanks for your comment on my blog! I really identify with being *ruined* for anything less than Him... there are times when that hunger overcomes me, and they're the most wonderful on earth. When I forget it, well, then I'm really tired.

By the way, my last name "Romero" in Spanish means "Pilgrim". (^_^) I didn't realize how true it was until I recognized that I was searching for God in 1998. Finding Him (rather, Him letting me know He was there and I wasn't alone) set off the real journey!

"Blessed are those whose strength is in You, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage."

"As they pass through the valley of Baca, they make it a place of springs; the autumn rains also cover it with pools (blessings)."

"They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion."

How is it that we feel?

"How lovely is Your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty!"

"Better is one day in Your courts than a thousand days elsewhere!"

"My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God!"

(from Psalm 84, NIV)

Blessings to you today, Richard!
In Jesus,
Ramone

[nancy]

I went to bible school at the International House of Prayer for eight months last year. I am completely ruined for Him alone and returning to the 'world'I no longer fit in overwhelms me.
Your words tonight are profound and simply speak a truth that I can understand and relate to. Thank you.