Look Up!

Have you heard that tomorrow night there is supposed to be a blue moon? I don't believe I've ever seen one so I am quite excited about it.

Have you heard that Jesus is coming back? I've seen signs about His return and heard stories about it my whole life. I'm quite excited about that as well.

Did you read my blog yesterday, asking you to tell me what's wrong with you that maybe you haven't told anyone else? Did you feel my heart reaching out to yours? Did you know I've been waiting my whole life to be heard and not just listened to--much like those of you who wrote to me and shared your stories? I was quite excited about that. And saddened. And...? And I was humbled. I was seared by the words written as they resonated within my own soul. That old expression "misery loves company" is true in part. To know someone understands your hurts and haunts even though your paths most likely won't cross down here is invaluable.

Our stories, friends, often have the same theme. The plot line may be a little different and some of the characters aren't quite the same but the similarities are obvious. The hurts common. The difference is the way we have allowed and are still allowing God to work in us to take those aches away.

I had lunch today with a new friend and what should have only been a 1-3 hour event turned into one that lasted nearly 6 hours. Why? What made this woman so special that I spent a whole afternoon with her and she with me when we'd only met once before in a social setting? I'll tell you. God allowed us to have kindred spirits, willing hearts that dared once more to reach out to another soul when so many in our pasts have let us down. He allowed us to tell things to each other that few others were privy to. We felt safe and trusted Him enough to bless this meeting. Will we have another "date" such as this? Who knows? I hope so! I'm excited about that.

In conclusion to this scattered thoughts blog (you know I don't always make much sense after 7:00 pm), here are my final words: look up. Look up to see the blue moon tomorrow night. Look up to see Jesus on the horizon. Look up to see that not everyone is looking down on you but instead, they are waiting to make eye contact with you, to connect with you, and to comfort you--often without even realizing they are being a balm to your soul. Our redemption draweth nigh, friends. Look up!