Journal Entry #4 (Part 2)

08.17.13

Earlier this week, I was talking with a co-worker about life, mostly about India and my living situation. After talking for a while, I could tell she honestly thought I was crazy. 

I can see how she came to this conclusion. I explained how I was spending thousands of dollars to go on a trip, that was not a vacation. Instead it will take me to places of poverty and discomfort. To make it even weirder I explained how I live in a house with four other girls. Not just to pay rent, but because I want to be intentional to actually get to know four other women who are just as emotional and broken as I am. 

I thought about this conversation all week, and just as I was thinking she was right to name me crazy, I went on an introventure (introverted adventure, a fancy way to say I went for a walk by myself). I decided to stray off onto a different path. One that looked far more risky. Most of the time I was walking in a rain gutter, surrounded by broken beer bottles and graffiti. It was dirty and dangerous, broken and strangely beautiful. It wasn’t the usual breathtaking scenery you expect on a hike, but that was exactly what made it better.

I feel as if this is similar to what following Christ is like. You’ve strayed off onto a different path. It is out of what is considered normal. And you know what? It may legitimately be a little bit crazy. But it is so beautiful. 

Through this conversation, God again has illustrated that His ways are not my ways. His ways are not the world’s ways. They are not normal. But He alone will make them beautiful. He will make my life beautiful by making these things that seem so unusual shine for His glory. And my obedience will make for a better life story.

And that is what I keep saying I want for my life, to be a better life story. One that reads beautifully and declares God’s glory. 

So bring on the unusual.