The illusion that you saw, that you help onto for dear life, that you staked your being on could be surrounding an intimate relationship, a friendship, the way your company does business, your career aspirations, your future, or even the way your church functions. We put a whole lot of stock into things we have no control over! The illusion may even be an illusion we have about ourselves. We aren't always that good at seeing ourselves in an objective light.
Losing our illusions can help us in the long term. . . old idols and lies come crashing down and it is very painful, but what is left amidst the rubble? Truth. Reality. What is left for us to cling to as that which was a fantasy or a dream falls to pieces at our feet. The cold hard facts of life must be dealt with in order for us to move ahead in truth and authenticity. "Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain."
What's behind the curtain of your life?
Something real?
Something illusory?
Something that needs to be crashed down in order for you to get to what is real and true and good?
Where will you go when you have to make this difficult journey towards vibrant life and light and truth? Jesus calls you to come and sit awhile. Come to me all you who are weary and I will give you rest. Jesus calls you to sit at his feet with your head in his lap and he will give you what you need for the day-- just today-- tomorrow will take care of tomorrow. Jesus calls you to sob, weep, laugh, whatever it is that comes out of you. . . and to give it to him. . . he will share it with you and if he needs to he will take it from you so that you can get on with what he desires for you to get on with--- your real life.
Don't be afraid of losing your illusions. You will grow from it and be stronger on the other side.
Shalom,
Amy
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