Already there
You knew our story before we were born. You knew we would make choices and there would be plenty of possibilities for pain. You also knew that through pain can come renewing, that You would always show up to offering us healing, redemption that comes with repentance, a healing that makes us stronger, not harder, and a clearer reflection of you. I need you more. The fast was good, followed by confirmation that I need you. I smile now, oh Surprise of surprises! Oh, how I need you! The fast is not so that I can turn back to my old ways, but so that I can move forward in closer relationship with You. Thank You, Lord, that You are an ever-patient gentleman, always ready to hold my hand on this journey. You see me already there, already the person You created me to be, having done what You created me to do. And you are patient with my floundering ways. Your desire is to say, "well done good and faithful servant", and You stay f...