The Author and Finisher...

As I sit here lamenting over how long it's been since I've written, I begin to ponder the speed at which days can pass us without notice, turning weeks into months. There are those moments in life where time seems to literally stand completely still and then there are spans of time that disappear leaving us all too aware of how quickly our days here come and go. At this time in my God-story I am acutely aware of the days that have already been turned in my life's pages. The story of my days has been filled with sorrows and joys far too many to recount. Each paragraph, so intricately scripted, has formed and fashioned who I am and as I stand in anticipation of what's to come, I am humbled and grateful. As I sense the very hand of God Himself turning the pages, I acknowledge He is both Author and Finisher of this faith journey and so I find my place of rest and trust. Admittedly sometimes this story progresses more rapidly than I would maybe choose, but still I ultimately choose to relinquish my urge and tendency to grab the pen. I've come far enough to know that this is not meant to be a "Choose Your Own Adventure". He'll give us opportunities for choices and decisions, no doubt, but clay doesn't direct the Potter, and neither should the character dictate to the Author. I find myself eager to experience the rest of this tale, but because I know these days will pass as seemingly rapid as the first chapters have, I inhale and exhale slowly, nestle in to Him and incline a ready ear and heart, not wanting to miss a single second of discovering how it all plays out...