2008 and new beginnings/my last entry here
Note: I am aware that I said I wasn't planning to do this. I was inspired.
The subject of pastor Phil's message on sunday was newness. There was a lot of reflection-worthy insight in the message, but one aspect caught my attention above all. This concept was the idea of 2008 being about new beginnings, as individuals and as a church. Unarguably, 2008 is bringing new beginnings for me. Apparently, in the realm of biblical numerology, 7 symbolizes something being completed; 8 symbolizes new beginnings. We were challenged to therefore close 2007's "book" and be prepared to open 2008's "book."
It turns out that I am an extremely literal person, but I loved this image so much that I decided to do just that. I have experienced many things since the creation of this journal and I learned from each experience. Still, this is the last entry I will write here. I need to open a new book. I need to document my new journey as the fresh beginning it is and be able to reflect upon my experiences without a record of the past attached. Remember, I said that I learned from my experiences. In many cases, part of what I learned is that I do not wish to relive them. To do so would be unhealthy spiritually and emotionally. It is time to start over.
God is the king of all, not the least of which is clean slates; by His grace, I know where I stand with Him. Starting over is something I am primarily doing for myself. I think it will help me to press on more and relive less.
Of course, I will continue to do and write stupid things; I'm human. I'll just be writing it elsewhere. If you are interested in continuing to read about my adventures, come hang out with me at:
http://sweet-music8.livejournal.com
I hope to see you all there. I'll write an update there tomorrow. I am so not in Kansas any more...
Niente Senza Gioia!
The subject of pastor Phil's message on sunday was newness. There was a lot of reflection-worthy insight in the message, but one aspect caught my attention above all. This concept was the idea of 2008 being about new beginnings, as individuals and as a church. Unarguably, 2008 is bringing new beginnings for me. Apparently, in the realm of biblical numerology, 7 symbolizes something being completed; 8 symbolizes new beginnings. We were challenged to therefore close 2007's "book" and be prepared to open 2008's "book."
It turns out that I am an extremely literal person, but I loved this image so much that I decided to do just that. I have experienced many things since the creation of this journal and I learned from each experience. Still, this is the last entry I will write here. I need to open a new book. I need to document my new journey as the fresh beginning it is and be able to reflect upon my experiences without a record of the past attached. Remember, I said that I learned from my experiences. In many cases, part of what I learned is that I do not wish to relive them. To do so would be unhealthy spiritually and emotionally. It is time to start over.
God is the king of all, not the least of which is clean slates; by His grace, I know where I stand with Him. Starting over is something I am primarily doing for myself. I think it will help me to press on more and relive less.
Of course, I will continue to do and write stupid things; I'm human. I'll just be writing it elsewhere. If you are interested in continuing to read about my adventures, come hang out with me at:
http://sweet-music8.livejournal.com
I hope to see you all there. I'll write an update there tomorrow. I am so not in Kansas any more...
Niente Senza Gioia!