In the introduction of Landscapes of the Sacred Lane writes of always hoping to immediately discover God on his pilgrimages but it isn’t until he gives up the search that his goal is accomplished. He gives an example of one such pilgrimage to Pore Marquette State Park. While on this pilgrimage he sougt to find God’s presence when he first arrived. However, it wasn’t until the end of his journey, when he was invited to a clearing in the woods and had a meeting with a deer, that he found what he was looking for.
This story reminds me of a well known saying “it will happen when you least expect it.” Often times you hear of a couple unsuccessfully trying to conceive a child. After several attempts they turn to fertility drugs for help. My aunt, after years of trying to procreate gave up and adopted a little girl. Four years later without any help she was blessed with the ability to conceive and had a set of twins.
Another example of “it happens when you least expect it” is when an individual desperately searches for their soul mate. Usually, its not until after several failed attempts and hope is lost that a person will meet the love of their life.
In Lane’s personal story as well as these examples I believe it is God reminding us that he is in control. It is when we stop tying to control our own lives and live out God’s will then we will receive his blessings.
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