in the middle.
Our life with others is always life in the middle. We are always building community in the tension between God’s “already” and “not yet” grace. And we have no more control over the not yet than we have had over the already. The timetable is in the hands of the sovereign Lord of grace. His timing is always right and he never gets a wrong address. Our job is to learn how best to live in the middle. So we live as broken people who are being repaired, among neighbors in the same condition — always thankful for what has already been done, but ever aware of our need for what we have not yet been given.
– Tim Lane and Paul Tripp, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making
2 Comments
Elizabeth Ford
I love that book! Tim is a good friend of mine. I love him and his family. Do you remember me telling you that I wanted you to meet my friends when you guys moved to Philly? I was talking about Tim Lane. He used to my pastor at Clemson Pres. Anyway didnt know if you ever made that connection. I have been praying for you.
julie gentino
Elizabeth, I totally remembered you are friends with the Lanes, and thought of you while I read this book! So glad you liked it too . . . it is amazing. Miss you, friend!