It sometimes feels as if this life is like the surface of the ocean. It seems so big and at times dangerous. You sail along it admiring the sunsets and stars, and fearing the occasional storm. Other little boats cross your path and sometimes they pull along with you for some time. But all the while, everyone forgets that the ocean they are sailing on is immeasurably deeper.
That's where I want to go. I want to go Deeper. Its a place most people fear, for the farther you go the more vulnerable you become. Deeper is a place treasures are hidden, but armor is forbidden.
People are amazing things. You can account almost every act on their part to something they've experienced. Their lives have become what they are because of their choices, and the choices of others. Words people said to them, actions they imposed on them. Opportunities lost, victories won, illnesses, successes, abuse - it all culminated in that person as you see them today. And if you travel Deeper, and they go with you.... you will be astounded.
That's where I want to be. I feel like the shallow end of the pool has lost its luster. I long to connect with souls, not just people. I want to see how they tick, why they tick that way. I want to share the depths of my own life with others. But am I ready?
There is no armor in Deeper. To go that deep, I must be willing to shed light on areas of my life that no man has seen yet. And that is a dangerous step to take. One I am fairly sure....
I'm willing to take.
Deeper with God has always been one step at a time. He has so much more. There is no recession in Heaven, just grace, grace, and more grace!! Go for it!
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