God wants us exactly where we are, to let Him into our hearts the way He embraces us in His. No matter the abilities or disabilities you possess, closeness or distance from God that you feel, He is already right there with you. He is ready to open your heart to the infinite possibilities He alone offers. All He asks is for that first step, coming to Him and yearning to understand Who He is in our life.
Then, He will lead us each on that unique path that He has already so perfectly designed to bring about His glory right in our midst. He equips us with exactly what we need to carry out His mission in our lives, and He walks with us every step of the way. Accepting this call, leaning into the discomfort, trusting that He is good always, gives us our own little keys into God's kingdom. Little glimpses of Our Christ right here in our midst, living and moving within each of us, every moment of the day, lovingly guiding us into His embrace. That is Christ.
--Mary Margaret Schroeder
Image source: Pietro Perugino, Delivery of the Keys to St. Peter, detail (1481-1882), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delivery_of_the_Keys_%28Perugino%29
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