In Hiding

(From the mind of he)

There is a Pearl Jam song called "In Hiding". The beginning lyrics are as followed:


I shut and locked the front door.
No way in or out.
I turned and walked the hallway, and pulled the curtains down.

The point of the rant is this. This week was very busy. It took a lot out of me physically, mentally, and spiritually. I learned that you can recover physically by sleeping. The only lasting recover from mental and spiritual exhaustion is dwelling in the presence of Jesus. My problem of late has been limited time with Christ and maximum time spent resting in my own way. Entertainment being my own way. What I have learned and am continuing to learn is that this source cannot and will not fill you with peace or true rest. I believe there can be a place for entertainment, such as movies or games, but I know personally I have a tendency to go over board and waste opportunity.

The lyrics were used for the following reasons: (1) This is how I've felt this week. I have felt like hiding. I felt like I gave a lot and didn't seek God to continually fill me with His presence. (I realize people with children and just about everyone else face much greater stresses than I do, like my wife, and don't complain about it on a blog. That still isn't going to stop me however). (2) I learned that the greatest way to overcome what ever challenges come your way is to gear up in God's armor and move with Him as He moves, and not hide in your house. Jesus poured Himself out to become the offering for the world. His sacrifice and His service has changed the world. Jesus gives us such an amazing opportunity to interact with people and be a part of that world changing message. Everyday we have the opportunity to make a difference in somebody else's life. So I need to fight my pride and my self-pity and run the race set before me. If I hide, I don't get the opportunity to love someone who may need that love. The (3) reason I used some Pearl Jam lyrics is because that band rocks.

Thanks for listening. Writing about this helps me see what an amazing opportunity I have to grow the kingdom of God. It also helps me see how stubborn and prideful I am the majority of the time. Have a good day. Best Pearl Jam album: Yield