Running Away

Lady of Light

I believe at times, that we all look for an escape or a way to run away from the unpleasantries of life. At the very least we try to avoid certain people, places and circumstances. This was true in the account of the runaway slave, Onesimus in the book of Philemon. In this case, he ran away from his master but found his way to the apostle Paul in Rome where he was converted. After his conversion, Paul convinced him to return to his master. Not only that, but Paul wrote a letter to Philemon, Onesimus' master, and advocated for him. In V. 18 Paul says:

"If he hath wronged thee or oweth thee or oweth thee aught, put that on mine account."

The good thing about this is that Onesimus found faith through his relationship with Paul and it caused him to do the right thing and to have the strength to face his problems. Mainly, his master. Not only that, but he had an advocate. When you run from something and seek God, your faith and the love and care of God's people will help you to deal with the unpleasantries and problems and conflicts of life.
Remember that if you draw near to God, he will guide you to the right people, places and things and restore broken relationships or improve relationships that you already have.

This is good news - we can count on God to renew our faith and to do a restoring work in us and in the world around us.

May you consider as you read this what things you may be avoiding where you need to lean on God and his strength to change those things.

God bless you and have a great day!

Lady of Light