I am working on a retreat that our church will be offering in December. The focus of this retreat is "The Journey" as a metaphor for spiritual formation. Mulholland's book has really been shaping some of my thoughts. He has tapped on something freeing and releasing and even downright scary about our relationship with Christ. Talking about being conformed to the image of Christ he says,
"The difference between conforming ourselves and being conformed is the vital issue of control."
This is so true. We hate to feel out of control. Yet being out of control beckons us in deep places to trust Him.
- posted by Jacob B. @ 3:01 PM