Beautiful Noise
// October 18th, 2009 // Uncategorized
Ever notice something but not sure what to learn from it? As I sit here on the roof at the mission house trying to find some white space and do some reading and journaling, I’m amazed by how many inputs we have. I flipped the light switch on as I walked up the stairs to the roof and watched as the light instantly faded the stars from my vision. I flipped the switch back and forth a couple times just to internalize and process the stark contrast. I didn’t really know what to make of the observation and as I sit here writing stream of conscious, maybe I’m still not.
When I sat down to write, I put in my headphones but as I got comfortable, one fell out. With one headphone dangling and the other resting snuggly in my ear, one filled with crickets and the other with Matt Redman, I was struck again by the contrast. The easy lesson lesson is we have too much “noise” in our lives, but right now I feel like the lesson is that we have choices. There is nothing wrong with the light and the ipod, nor the stars and crickets. Each is beautiful. Each is very different. Each has its time and place.
Maybe we just need to learn the things that are right for us, the things that bring us closest to God, makes us aware of his presence and put us in a position of worship but we also have to be wise enough to remember the beauty we’ve drowned out or turned off and know when to change things up and how to appreciate things other than the familiar.
Just some thoughts.
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Chris, I was reading about Jonah this morning. In the end, God brought Jonah back to the center of His presence – that place where the two of them were together – where partnership was happening (even imperfect partnership). Since God is everywhere, for me, this must be THE important element for my personal journey; becoming aware at any given moment of what God is noticing and pointing out to me. I could see that happening big time with you as I read your post.
Thanks Colleen. I can't think of anything more important than being in the center of God's presence and hearing his voice. Well, and then obeying.
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That was fantastic, Chris. It really comes down to paying attention, which is something I struggle with on a regular basis.
You and me both.
I love this! It's a big struggle to find just the right balance!
Agreed. Thanks Bridget.
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I love when I slow down to notice things I often ignore, like I did today when I was walking. I forget how blessed I am to live within walking distance of the Bay and fail to notice the beauty all around me. I really don't give myself enough time to appreciate those little things but when I do, that's when I feel closest to God.