dailydatewithgod

We do not know what is coming around the corner.  We can plan all we want but no life is devoid of the invariably bumps and curves that we all encounter.  The decision is, do we want to shape our lives by the curves presented, or do we want to shape our lives to handle the curves? We think it is all about knowing in our minds what the possible curves might be and planning ahead of time how to get around or through them and that can work to some extent.  It is the unexpected curves that require us to know the shape of who we are so we can navigate them as the curves and bumps present themselves.  Even when we know there is a curve ahead we do not know the full texture and composition of it.  An awareness of the shape of our hearts means we can tap into our internal courage which will guide us through the curves and bumps on the road in a way that we both learn more about the truth of who we are and our capacity for love.  We may think it is necessary to begrudge or fear the unknown curves and bumps because that is what we are told.  Yet often it happens that the very thing we feared and were resisting ends up being the curve or bump that allows the shape of the wholeness of ourselves to shine. God invites us to trust the shape of our hearts to guide the experience of what it means to show up and be both transformed by and transform the very curves and bumps we fear.