Themes

I always did like English lit. Leading people who have known me for forever to scratch their heads in confusion when they discover that I am getting a Bachelor of Science rather than a Bachelor of Art. I always liked immersing myself in the beauty of words and seeing the minute elements of a work weave themselves together into something whole and rich. I always liked themes.

The Lord seems to like working in themes in my life. At least over the last few stages. Throughout high school the theme was satisfaction with some dependence thrown in: learning to be utterly satisfied in the character of Christ and my relationship with him. I don’t have that down yet, by any means, but I rejoice at how he has worked in my life to capture my heart and gently move me into submission to his will. Since this past summer that theme has been expanded to trust and patience.

“Now that you understand that I am all you need and my arms are the safest place for you to be, will you trust me to work out each detail of your life for your good and my glory? When I give you tastes of what I have for you, will you have the patience to wait for ME to bring them about in my own time and my own way? My child, the joys of this life come only from me—and they are so much sweeter when you wait for me to bring them to you in their fullness at just the right time.”