Your Liminal Space

Last month I attended a conference put on by Ron Martoia (Static). He came and spoke to a group of denominationally aligned pastors. (Some were challenged, others were offended. O Well!). During one of the sessions Dr. Ron spoke about "Liminal Space". As he spoke he pointed too the almond shape found as a consistent part of Icons from the Catholic Church. Per Dr. Ron, this almond shape represents the artists perception that something holy and other is present. It brings to mind Otto's discussion of the Numinous Tremendum, the Other, as a representation of the Holy.

Have I got you curious?

Might I offer that the Liminal Space may represents the intersection of God in your world. Have you allowed God to enter into your life and to radically rearrange who you are? Or are you more likely to put up a blockade that denies God access. I must admit that sometimes it may seem that I do?

There are times in my life that appear "threatening". They are outside of my control and may appear ominous. It is in the presence of these situations that I can be more ready to "throw up my hands" and look to God for assistance. It is these times that I am more "moldable".

When all is well I have a tendency to claim full control. Do you resemble this at all?

I want to encourage you to give up control and allow God into your life. To give Him the right to claim liminal space in your life where God can rearrange and bring about the Kingdom in your life. Yes, it may be scary! But, I usually experience some fear when Iam out of control.

How about you?