July 28, 2010

When we listen carefully we discover that we are already home while on the way

I just really like this song...




Going home is a lifelong journey. There are always parts of ourselves that wander off in dissipation or get stuck in resentment. Before we know it we are lost in lustful fantasies or angry ruminations. Our night dreams and daydreams often remind us of our lostness.

As we walk home we often realize how long the way is. But let us not be discouraged. Jesus walks with us and speaks to us on the road. When we listen carefully we discover that we are already home while on the way.
{Nouwen}

3 comments:

GLB said...

one of my favorite quotations.

Anonymous said...

Susan, you know me but telling you who I am would defeat the purpose of submitting this anonymously. Your only clue is one of your best friends is my ex friend.

I have really been enjoying your blog. It is really insightful and great.

A song I am feeling lately and you might really connect with is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-e1FHJkVoFE

Susan said...

I have actually been listening to a lot of John Mayer lately...I'm a fan!

Thanks for the song and encouragement.