opposites attract.

Jesus and me. lately i've been resting in our opposites.

in second timothy, paul writes:


"here is a trustworthy saying:

if we died with him,

we will also live with him;

if we endure,

we will also reign with him.

if we disown him,

he will also disown us;

if we are faithless,

he will remain faithful,

for he cannot disown himself.


over the past six months - i've been keenly aware of the faithfulness of God, even though there have been many seasons in the past which consisted of complete faithlessness on my part. i have loved putting into practice the blessing of faithfulness which he has offered me throughout my entire relationship with him, but that i have not always returned. being in a faithful committed relationship with the Lord is hands down the most rewarding reality i've ever experienced.

and today i am thankful for the huge chasm between our mundane lives - and the passionate and totally different existence he offers us through immersing ourselves fully into his gospel message. the pain, the humility, the joy, the frustration, the heartbreak - all of which a foundation of wholeness through his death and resurrection is laid.

i am so excited to know my God is my opposite when i am experiencing pain, or someone i love deeply is experiencing it. because i know ... that in our breathless heartbreak, he is shaping our brokenness to create a joy so indescribable by even those who feel like they've received it.

i am pumped for this much needed rest.