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21Jul2007

Meeting Jesus in Finland

DateJuly 21, 2007

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Lorna went to the market for strawberries, and met Jesus along the way.

You know, as I read the gospels I'm amazed at how many encounters Jesus had with folks as he was on his way to somewhere else. He stopped. Every single time - he stopped. He meets us on the way, but we're never in the way. He's busy, but never too busy. He interupts his plans for us, but we're never an interruption to him. There's never something - or someone - more important than the person at the side of the road, calling his name.

I want to be more like Jesus.

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thank you, brother
July 21, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterNaNcY
wow. look at those strawberries :)

What you write is so true. For once I was willing to be way-laid by Jesus in disguise- it was amazing and I want more opportunities too.

blessings
July 22, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterlorna
Me too! Your post reminds me of the times when I have stopped in my busy tracks and had the most amazing encounters with others. I need to do it more often, because it always feels good.....

Living in the Maritimes the pace truly is more conducive to doing this....well, and it's kind of expected. If you head to the market, one should be open to whomever you end up bumping into.....for whatever reason. It's one of the reasons why I love living here, though whenever I go "home" to Toronto area, you can make it happen even in the busiest part of the city if you want to. When one acknowledges someone, magic happens.

ps. I posted a quote from Henri Nouwen yesterday on my blog which ties in well with you post. Thought you'd be interested.

enjoy your day.
July 23, 2007 | Unregistered Commenterawareness
Durin a trip to Finland years ago, I met Jesus in the woods, while looking for lingenberries.

To no one in particular, from a one-time regular at this site: My husband of nearly 25 years slipped into a coma four months ago today, then slipped into eternity four days later.

Berries or not, I'm sure I'll meet Jesus somewhere,along the way to whatever comes next. And then next.

I'm sad, but not lonely.

-- L.
July 23, 2007 | Unregistered Commenter-- L.
Oh Laurel, I am so saddened to hear of your loss.

None of us are an accurate reflection of Jesus... me least of all.
July 23, 2007 | Registered Commenter[rhymes with kerouac]
This reminds me of how the Lord used me in leading my grocery clerk to the Lord a few years ago. Great stuff!

It is so humbling to be used by Him in His work for eternity. Gives me goose bumps!
July 24, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterPilot Mom

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