Tonight at Evening Prayer, the story from the Good Book* where folks were asked to throw down their nets and follow was read.
And discussed.
While we were listening, the thought came to my mind–
What am I supposed to be throwing down “my nets” and doing?
What?!
That’s a hard question. I really wish I wouldn’t ask me things like that.
It is rare that I can throw down what I am in the middle of doing now and answer a question or need right away.
It’s usually–“Okay, hang on” or “Okay, in a minute. Let me get to a stopping point.”
Yeah, I don’t think that was the answer given in the story from the Good Book.
I think they just threw down their nets, were open to change, and went.
And while I realize that it might be a little unrealistic to think of doing that right now, I wonder–
what could make me stop what I am doing and GO?
Move?
Act?
Grow?
Oh, not as in leaving this life I lead, but instead, what could make me change my priorities?
What would I make myself interruptible for?
What could make me give up some of my creature comforts and take action that will make a difference in the world?
What can I give my heart and my all to?
I don’t know, but as we turn the pages of the beginning of this new year, I’m aiming to find out.
I want to throw down my nets and go and see. And do.
And change the world for the better.
Even if that just means changing the path I’m on. Sometimes slowing down and listening can mean a change for the better too, I think.
Change is hard, and I’m genetically predisposed not to take to it very well either.
Wishing you all a reason to throw down your nets and good people to go and see and do with.
Love to all.
*John 1:39-50
Mark 1:16-20
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