That Resonates: Through Painted Deserts, Part 1

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Through Painted Deserts, Part 1

I began a road trip yesterday and thought it would be a great coincidence to finally begin reading Donald Miller's book, Through Painted Deserts: Light, God and Beauty on the Open Road. It seemed fitting since it's also about a road trip and a personal journey. However, I was forced to pause early in the author's note pages as I already found something that required time devoted to deeper pondering. I'm curious to hear from my readers what you think about the following quotes.

"I want to keep my soul fertile for the changes, so things keep getting born in me, so things keep dying when it is time for things to die. I want to keep walking away from the person I was a moment ago because a mind was made to figure things out, not to read the same page recurrently."

"It might be time for you to go. It might be time to change, to shine out. I want to repeat one word for you: Leave. Roll the word around on your tongue for a bit. It is a beautiful word, isn't it? So strong and forceful, the way you have always wanted to be. And you will not be alone. You have never been alone. Don't worry. Everything will still be here when you get back. It is you who will have changed."

One More Thing...

Is there something you need to leave?

Leave me a comment and let me know if you've read this book. It was previously released as Prayer and the Art of Volkswagen Maintenance: Finding God on the Open Road.

Take care, and I'm always here to pray for you if you have a need or request.
Lois Lynn

1 comment:

DanaOctober 4, 2015 at 9:12 PM
I read the original but want to read the revised...don't remember those quotes.
Hope you're having a great trip!
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What I Am...

LEARNING: To rest, wait on God, and take care of myself.
DAYDREAMING ABOUT: A fall road trip, sunsets on the Central California coast, and laughing with friends.
INSPIRED BY: Erwin McManus, Bob Goff, numerous Godly people I'm getting to know, and really great worship music.
EXCITED ABOUT: A day trip to the beach, writing on a daily basis, and building new friendships.
LISTENING TO: Lance Hahn Podcast, All It Takes Is A Goal Podcast (Jon Acuff), Flaked soundtrack, Classics for Reading (when I write)

Learning About Lois

People matter to Lois and she loves to encourage those she meets. You can often find her by listening for her laugh. She finds joy in the little things and fills her spaces with special mementos of good times and people as well as items that inspire or motivate her.

Lois is a uniquely created person, trying to figure out what that looks like in the real world. The assorted personality tests will tell you she is an independent, strategic thinker that is reliable, creative and full of new ideas. Her left and right brains seem to be at war with each other on a daily basis, fighting like siblings do for equal time.