Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.I am remembering an older translation that uses the phrase, "we see dimly," which probably references the poor quality mirrors that were available in the first century.
To me, it states the obvious -- we can't know what's going on behind the scenes or what what will happen in the future, but we will see it all clearly when the future becomes "now."
Sometimes it's hard to live not knowing. Not knowing what the next day or week or month holds. It's difficult to plan, schedule and dream. When there's so many variables hanging in the air, it's hard to make decisions.
It's also challenging to trust that things are going to work out. Whatever "work out" means. However "work out" looks.
I was told on Thursday that my position was eliminated and that was my last day. My intuition said it was coming (see my musing on the "what ifs"), but I was able to rouse enough hope to pull together a fine "last hurrah" of a project. And to fool myself into thinking that they couldn't live without marketing. My intuition was right again.
I'm strangely excited for what is to come. I feel an adventure coming.
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I feel like I have been stuck in the land of not knowing for a long time now. It is exhilarating, but sometimes it wears me down. It is hard, and exciting, and just so much all at once.
Good luck to you!
It can be hard to live in that place -- but exciting, too. When I get hung up on what-will-happen, I try to remind myself that the journey, the now, is all I know for sure that I have.
Best wishes to you on your new journey.
I'm so glad you feel an adventure coming. :)
You sound like you have an optimistic spirit about this. I hope your new adventure is wonderfully rewarding.
I also love the bible verse.
“An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered.” G.K. Chesterton
I predict good things to come. Blessing to you on the road yet traveled...
Erin
Aahhhh. I'm so behind in my reading that I missed this! I know that you're prepared for this adventure -- having lived through it before, and having a faith that keeps you grounded even when the future is uncertain. But, I'll be praying that this is an AWESOME adventure for you.
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