16 April 2012
Well Timed
One thing I have noticed throughout my recent dream-pursuing journey is that The Universe will tell you what's what just when you need it. Nothing like a higher power reminding you what direction to go in...
It certainly makes you rest easier...or at least in the moment. Following though is something else entirely :)
The times when when I wavered or thought about wussing out were the times I got nudges back to the path.
Like when I was telling my cousin that I might simply move back to CT while walking in a park in my hometown...and in that moment we heard bag pipes. I'll never forget that. We turned to each other and she said, "You hear it too, right? I did indeed. We never saw the piper though...
And while in church, I asked God where I was supposed to go...and when I looked down at my hymnal, the song was "The Summons" by John Bell of the Iona Community.
Apparently I needed a house to fall on me that day. Or in this case...The Abbey.
I just happened to have my camera in the car that day...
Trust the process. It won't steer you wrong.
XO
The Summons
Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
Will you go where you don't know and never be the same?
Will you let my love be shown? Will you let my name be known,
will you let my life be grown in you and you in me?
Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name?
Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same?
Will you risk the hostile stare should your life attract or scare?
Will you let me answer prayer in you and you in me?
Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name?
Will you set the prisoners free and never be the same?
Will you kiss the leper clean and do such as this unseen,
and admit to what I mean in you and you in me?
Will you love the "you" you hide if I but call your name?
Will you quell the fear inside and never be the same?
Will you use the faith you've found to reshape the world around,
through my sight and touch and sound in you and you in me?
Lord your summons echoes true when you but call my name.
Let me turn and follow you and never be the same.
In Your company I'll go where Your love and footsteps show.
Thus I'll move and live and grow in you and you in me.