I was on a journey last year. I had created brilliant, adventurous, all-consuming plans for my life. I knew exactly where I was going and who I wanted to be. But tragedy struck before I could take even the first step. And I was instantly faced with a new reality. No direction. No path.
The theme of the Denver Community Church art show, where I displayed this piece, was was nearness, or propinquity. But I don’t understand nearness right now. I understand distance.
To me, nearness is a decision and it is rarely tangible. More often, it is distance that feels real. But I am determined to believe that God is always near whether I feel Him or not.
Join me tonight and choose to trust that He is near, that He is fighting for us, and preparing a way.
And someday, we’ll find land.
Emily Rogers 
LOVE THIS. Seriously.
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Em! This is so perfect, friend. I LOVE it! Thank you for sharing your heart and your talent so well. And thank you for encouraging us to choose to trust and to keep on paddling. Love you!!
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Thanks Em!! You too, only we know your bot is going to sail you around the world! Awesome!!
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I like the word, “propinquity” because it implies a drawing close, proximity. I’ve found, for myself, as I’ve been intentional in drawing close to God, He’s reciprocated. Thank you for sharing this beautiful art and the ponderings that go with it. I’m so sorry the storm came…praying you find Him in the calm, and in the pursuit to keep paddling.
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Thanks Adrienne, I think I need to do just that today, my arms are tired! Really glad you enjoyed the story, and I know you too have been through many storms.
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LOVE LOVE LOVE
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Talent with substance!
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