All humans create pockets. I'm not talking about the ones you plunge your hands into when you're nervous, I'm talking about a space that every human can create that invites others to an action. There are lots of different kinds of pockets.
While we had planned on sunning ourselves at the pool, the rain in Medford allowed Shirley's (Grammy's) home to be a pocket of rest for our fatigued souls. I guess that's why intergenerational stuff is so good. We all create different kinds of pockets for humanity to sit in and every pocket of life has value. The 5-year-old pocket is full of wonder and play, the 15-year-old pocket is full of becoming and questioning, the 20-year-old pocket has semi-trained, inexperienced energy to take out on the world, the 30-year-old pocket is energy controlled by wisdom, and the 70-year-old pocket slows down the pace, asking for presence over product.
On the adventure God has called each of us to, He provides for the pockets we need along the way. He also calls us to create pockets for others. Don't miss an opportunity to sit in a pocket, or to create one for someone else.
this is such a beautiful picture. i love the idea of jesus providing pockets for us and using us to provide pockets for other people. i also love how that is possible at every stage in life, it just will look a little different. thanks for sharing this. and have i mentioned i love your blog? =)
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