Some of us are by nature more curious than others. A path, a sign, a person or … and instantly we desire to discover something new. Sometimes there is a bit of effort on our behalf, a hill to climb before we reach the top and the stunning vista appears.
On our discipleship journey through life, curiosity is one of those traits that is helpful as we spend time discovering what God has in store for us, which path to tread and how we are called to serve and love God, others and ourselves (Matthew 22:35-40). Curiosity is much more than prying and snooping. It is about being inquisitive and having an open mind. Some people would say that curiosity is a quality and trait we are either born with or not. I am not convinced. I think there is a bit of skill connected with it as well. We can learn to be interested and curious. We can begin to delight in discovering things that are beyond our control or comfort zone.
It is my prayer that as the sun is warming Belfast, we will seize the opportunity to embrace a curious attitude, discover something new and fresh as we grow in our Christian faith. Remember, when you climb all the way to the top, there is also an opportunity to rest.
Kind regards,
Elaine
The Old Rectory at St Mark’s, Dundela, is one of the few remaining buildings with a direct link to world-renowned Christian author Clive Staples (Jack) Lewis. St Mark’s was his home parish, his grandfather was the first Rector, and it was here that Lewis was baptised and claimed for Christ. He returned here many times later in life, not least to mark his journey back to faith and memorialise his parents in the stained-glass Lewis window in the church.
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