"You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it" Psalm 139:5-6
I have being using the word lux and wonder this year. I've tried this ; "I would rather wonder about Jesus than be discouraged by the world". I long to have "lux" aka luxury in my life. This season I may not be Melinda Gates but I am living a "lux" lifestyle. Here's how I do it...and before you roll those beautiful eyes let me explain.
"Lux" means bright, shiny, new, and expensive to me. When I ponder or stand in wonder over Jesus it is a "lux" experience. I take my valuable time here on Earth to ponder why our Heavenly Daddy's kid that had it all would want to give it all away including his life. Why would he want a bratty, spoiled and soiled by the world kid sister named Sherry here on Earth let alone in Heavenly realms?
Here's the deal our Heavenly Daddy he made you and he knows you and sent your big brother, Jesus, to bring you home for dinner. Daddy and Jesus know all your good, bad, indifferent, ugly, and beautiful. Our big brother has been there for us; to comfort in heartbreak, to pick up your hand when you feel lost, and holds us back from danger even when you don't know it he has been there. More importantly he is there.
Our minds and hearts can not fathom that Jesus would be there for it all and take the brunt of our punishment. It took me 27 years of living my own worst life to realize I needed to let my spirit free. I leashed my spirit for 27 years with self doubt, friends. I tried to silence the Holy Spirit the bringer and ringer of peace. About 4 years ago my son said to me "You know all your fears of water? I don't think you are really afraid of water, Mom, I think you're afraid of the Holy Spirit". My son was right.
"Lux" here on Earth is accepting that you are worth it! You are worth the pain, joy, heartbreak, and beauty. You are worth leaving the 99 because you are the one. The sooner you can accept it the better and more "lux" you can live.
"Lux" to me isn't something that can be bought. It is something that was bought for me by my big brother. You know the one, Jesus, that's him. He is your big brother too. He would love nothing more than to have his kid sister or kid brother live free because of him. Free means when the world wounds you (it will )you go to him and tell him.
This year I have found myself as the kid sister. The tag along whose big brother doesn't roll his eyes that he has to take me with him. I am a tag along, bratty, and beautiful little sister full of sassiness, joy, energy, and quirkiness. You are welcome to tag along too. You are welcome into "lux" living as you get to know our big brother, Jesus.
Peace be with you- Sherry
