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MONDAY THOUGHT 10/6/08

God’s Doorknob
 
A woman I’d never met (the 48-year-old niece of an acquaintance) died recently of an overdose, after years of dealing (or failing to deal) with drug abuse.  I am going to guess (forgive me if I’m wrong), that she’d spent a lifetime struggling to find peace and genuine joy, rattling every doorknob in town looking for something that made sense beyond that first initial aha burst (such as super sports, workaholism, alcoholism, pick your poison).  If so, she’s not alone.  That would describe pretty much all of us.
 
It certainly would describe me in the past (and, yes, sometimes today, too).  But one thing I’ve learned over the years is that God’s way is not “A Way,” not just one more door to try among many.  It is “The Way.”  Big difference. 
 
The point?  Gently, patiently, lovingly, forgivingly — just keep pointing and reminding those we love, “Hey, why not try this doorknob?  If you like, I’ll go in with you.”  God bless, celebrate the joy of this day, and pray for those who are having trouble finding The Way.  — jri
 
“I am the light of the world.  Whoever
follows me will never walk in darkness,
but will have the light of life.”
        –    Jesus Christ (aka The Way)
               (John 8:12)