As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. John 15:9
“Our journey toward abundant living is like walk a spiritual labyrinth repeatedly, from an ever-deepening inner space. We walk toward the center to be transformed by God’s love, then we walk outward to transform our small space in the world by reflecting God’s love. There is no intention to trick us or get us lost along the journey. But there is mystery. Always mystery. And awe. And amazing grace.”
Marilyn Brown Oden in Abundance (Upper Room, 2002).
In a labryinth we walk an unexpected set of twists and turns to get to the center. It is a picture of growing closer to God and abiding in His love.
Then the journey of dispensing His love becomes also a winding pathway of spreading love and blessing, and each step of the way we grow deeper.
This trip to Malawi has stretched me and produced fruits I never dreamed. I will work on my trip report whilst riding from Lilongwe, Malawi to Tete, Mozambique.
Stay tuned for that. I plan to just do one report that journals and recounts the Malawi, Mozambique, Eswatini, and South Africa trek.
It will be a long journey with time for reflection. Along the way, I also need to be fllled with more love from God to minister in Mozambique. Do the same where you are.
Spend time with Jesus to be filled with abundance so that you can make the grace-filled journey of growing in generosity and spreading God’s love wherever you go.