Can you risk everything to pursue God? Even when the world labels you crazy for believing in a God who seems to have no control over what is happening or worse, still seems powerless or unwilling to do anything about it?

Anxiety about tomorrow clogs our mind while our head rests on the softest pillow. Our lifestyles, into which we squeeze God.

Clinging in particular has gained new meaning for me over the past months. My little son hugs me ever so tight when he is most upset with me.

How many times have I caught myself trying hard to run away? Avoiding situations, people or even myself. But running it was nevertheless. God has his own way of teaching us about our idiosyncrasies.

I used to think I was quite obedient to the Lord till the morning I began reading the Old Testament in a new light. The point where obedience is not sporadic events in life but life itself.

Many a time the glaring flaws we note in others are far less than the flaws present in us. That is if we recognize them. Recognize that we too fall short. Short of many things. Short of the glory of God. Imagine if God reacted like us to imperfection.