Wonder and Wondering

 

One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple.

 

Psalm 27: 4

 

Wondering asks, Who do You think You are?

Wonder says, Wow! You are all that?

 

Wondering holds at arms length,

Wonder says hold me in Your arms.

 

Wondering seeks to understand You before trusting,

Wonder trusts and understanding comes.

 

Wondering starts with me,

Wonder starts with You.

 

Wondering begins with logic and is an external linear process,

Wonder begins in mystery and I become the process.

 

Wondering requires proof,

Wonder offers presence.

 

Wondering seeks power,

Wonder invites surrender.

 

Wondering stands at the threshold

Wonder sits by the fireplace in the den.

 

Wondering needs answers,

Wonder invites trust.

 

Wondering holds back,

Wonder lets go.

 

Wondering is hurried,

Wonder is patient with time.

 

Wondering is a studied eye,

Wonder is a lingering gaze.

 

Wondering says, Huh?

Wonder says, Aah!