So school is on again. And we are reminded we used to be young. And we used to dream. Of changing and traveling the world. Of making the evening news. And then the years creeped up on us. Instead of the corner office, we ended up in a cubicle. Beancounters. Glorified paper-pushers barely able to look up from under the mound of ever piling menial tasks. Small town entrepreneurs in perpetual start-up phase, worrying ourselves thin about pay-roll, keeping the lights on and the tax man far, far away from us. Instead of being on top of the world, we are content with the humdrum of a mundane existence and are happiest when the rent is paid and the kids are sent to school. And now it’s their turn to dream. So we say. Fairy? Inventor? Rich (and happy), is there such a thing? These kids. But far from the crashing cymbals and drum rolls; far from the bright city lights, gleaming signage and delusions of grandeur, God speaks to us in the trenches where we scratch out a living: The thief of time comes only to steal your joy and sup the life out of you. Me? I came that you may have and enjoy life – to the full, till it overflows. And just so you know, it’s never too late to dream again.
October 27, 2019 at 2:34 pm
This year write a book and make sure it is published. You are sitted on talent. You could make some money. ??♀️
October 27, 2019 at 2:34 pm
?? you could have both….
October 27, 2019 at 2:35 pm
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October 27, 2019 at 2:35 pm
I told God the other day that much as I’m grateful for that pinnacle moment of the month, which sometimes lasts just a few seconds, there must be more to life than survival: than paying rents, fees, salaries and bills. There has to be mooooore.
This evening I noticed the effort of the cool night breeze. It seems to say, come let me cool down the cares of your work life; it is what I was created to do.
Starting next week, I’m going to listen to the wind; may be I will be like Santiago and become the wind.
October 27, 2019 at 2:36 pm
Jacob Zikusooka come boldly… BOLDLY before the throne of Grace. The boldness may as well be: you knowing that your weak and feeble self must find its way to the throne of Grace…
We are not alone.
October 27, 2019 at 2:36 pm
truth!!
October 27, 2019 at 2:36 pm
@Jacob Zikusooka – the most beautifulwords i’ve read today
October 27, 2019 at 2:37 pm
The corner office, little sis.?The corner office. First things first?
October 27, 2019 at 2:37 pm
There’s definitely more, Belinda! For me, it’s the quietness of the night that reminds me that there is more to life than the never-ending rat race. And it’s the words of Jesus in Matthew’s gospel (11:27-29): Are you tired? Burned out? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me-watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or Ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly…