from nothing to nothing

Walking with God is a journey, an invitation to travel from nothing to nothing.  It is a pilgrimage that takes us from nothing, only to lead us back again.  This time to a very different kind of nothing.  It is the journey from a nothing that is totally self-consumed, to a nothing that is devoid of self, because it is filled with him.  No more me.

But there are several conversions along the way.  The conversion from fear to love, from “I’m afraid I’m nothing” to “I am beloved.”  Then the conversion from beloved to our kingdom self, where God lets us know our specific place and purpose in a wonderfully unique and intimate way.  And finally, the conversion from our kingdom self back to nothing in a totally different way.  We become nothing so that he can be all.

All these conversions are necessary, and none can be left out without the whole thing going sideways.  There are no shortcuts in life with God.  In fact, each of these conversions can take decades and require patience and diligence.

Where are you in this pilgrimage?  What conversion are you in the midst of?  And how is God inviting you deeper into this Great Round Dance of Love?