Why "Staying Dusty"?…I learned from a Jewish History & Culture class taught by my friend and mentor, Jen, that disciples would walk behind their rabbi so closely that they became covered with the dust that was kicked up from the rabbi's sandals. Disciples didn't just want to know what their rabbi knew…they wanted to be like their rabbi. Do I follow my Rabbi this closely?
My vision for this journey is that by putting myself in a place where I will have to rely on God in new and big ways, I will experience a crash course in what it means to "stay dusty". I want more than anything to follow my Rabbi. I want to be all of who he made me to be and I want to do what he calls me to do. I know that this experience is going to break me…spiritually, emotionally, physically…but I also know that that he will do amazing things in and through me when I am in that broken place. I want to be changed to be more like him. I want my heart to be his heart. I want to serve and love who he would serve and love. I want to experience life beyond "sunny southern california". The world is so much bigger than what I experience every day. I want to be moved, touched, challenged, shaped, broken, inspired, ignited and changed.
We are all called to follow our Rabbi using the passions, skills, and gifts he entrusts to each one of us…
So…what does "staying dusty" look like in your life? I'd love to hear from you!
