Milk & Honey
Nov 22, 2009 sojourn
A couple of nights ago I met friends and associates I used to work with at the firm that brought me to Charlotte in 1996… a wonderfully eclectic collection of folks that makes it a point to stay connected since the company basically crumbled after being sold in 1998. Could be the sense mission we had at this technology firm. Not that it was perfect, but there was something about it. We had our share of struggles and disappointments, yet always came together to strive for the next milestone, no matter how daunting or unachievable it seemed at the time.
I left our social hour pumped. I mean, it has been at least 2-3 years since I’ve attended one of these get-togethers, and some 30 people made the rush hour drive to hang out, have a beer and a few laughs, and reminisce. The next day, I thought often about some of the conversations I had and perspectives that came home with me. But the really cool thing about it all was that diving into these past relationships somehow freed me to realize I’m ready to test waters I’ve gazed at for a few weeks now.
I originally got into writing while part of the worship ministry at a church we used to attend. Since that change, we’ve attended another great church, but I never got back into music ministry. For some time now, I’ve struggled with a decision to that end and feel the time set sail on this venture has come.
Of course, there is a voice telling me, dude, you can’t do this, just keep doing what you’re doing. Don’t make waves, don’t venture out into the deep waters. Stay here, where things are safe and keep enjoying the life of “bread and wine”. But there’s a stirring that won’t go away. Bread and wine is good, but deep inside I believe there’s a promise of Milk & Honey that awaits. It’s going to take a lot of faith, and the whole venture may not even work out, or could lead me in a whole other direction. But if I don’t ever pull up anchor I’ll never know.
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