No Map, 5 Year Blogiversary

Five years ago today, I started this blog.  I believed God was asking me to write and share what He'd placed on my heart.  On May 16, 2009, I was a couple of months away from moving to China for the second time.  My life was not following a predictable path, but I was convinced of God's leading.  Psalm 84 has been my inspiration as I write - you can see the seasons of life as I travel with God from China, to Iowa, back to Seattle, and most recently to Uganda.  Even in my own country, I will always be a sojourner,  a traveler.  I'm on this earth for a short time and I pray I will be faithful to His leading, no matter what.  

In honor of this 5 year anniversary of starting this blog, I am reposting my first poem. In whatever physical, emotional, or mental place you find yourself today, I hope you realize your Savior's nearness and draw close to His heart.  You are loved.  Enjoy the adventure.




No Map



I decided to follow Him
So I asked for a map
A large, colorful map
With bold labels
Beginnings and ends all contained
Within a
Piece of paper.

I decided to follow Him
So He handed me a compass
A small, sensitive compass
With a thin arrow
Leading surely, but along a route
I can't
Anticipate.

As I walk, particular locations
Become less significant
As I watch the compass
And respond
I understand that the arrow
Is attracted to His heart.

Take me there, my Love
Over paths familiar and unknown
Deep woods, sweeping views
Different companions on
Different legs of the journey
Keep me going forward, my Love
Move me towards Your heart.