52 Ways 2 Jesus
By Denise and David DiMarzio
In the beginning of this year, 2014, we felt called on a pilgrimage. This pilgrimage involves visiting a different Christian church every Sunday throughout the whole year (52 churches in total). On this journey we will be experiencing how Jesus is worshipped and where He is strongly present in each church. We are calling our pilgrimage, "Looking for Jesus in all the right places". You are invited to follow along with us as we find our Lord and Savior in many different faith communities.
The following was taken from "Jesus Calling" a daily devotional by Sarah Young, dated December 30:
" I am leading you along a way that is uniquely right for you. The closer to Me you grow, the more fully you become your true self - the one I designed you to be. Because you are one of a kind, the path you are traveling with Me diverges increasingly from that of other people. However, in My mysterious wisdom and ways, I enable you to follow this solitary path while staying in close contact with others. In fact, the more completely you devote yourself to Me, the more freely you can love people.
Marvel at the beauty of a life intertwined with My Presence. Rejoice as we journey together in intimate communion. Enjoy the adventure of finding yourself through losing yourself in Me."
We ask for your prayers as we journey on this pilgrimage.
The following was taken from "Jesus Calling" a daily devotional by Sarah Young, dated December 30:
" I am leading you along a way that is uniquely right for you. The closer to Me you grow, the more fully you become your true self - the one I designed you to be. Because you are one of a kind, the path you are traveling with Me diverges increasingly from that of other people. However, in My mysterious wisdom and ways, I enable you to follow this solitary path while staying in close contact with others. In fact, the more completely you devote yourself to Me, the more freely you can love people.
Marvel at the beauty of a life intertwined with My Presence. Rejoice as we journey together in intimate communion. Enjoy the adventure of finding yourself through losing yourself in Me."
We ask for your prayers as we journey on this pilgrimage.
The end of the pilgrimage
It is now the end of our pilgrimage. We were blessed beyond our wildest expectations! We most definitely grew closer to God, and as the above states, in doing so we believe we became closer to being our true selves. We marvel at the many ways we found Jesus - 52 plus so many more. He loves us so much!
We want to thank you for your support and prayers! Most important, to all the churches we mentioned and visited, we want to thank you for your warm welcomes, interest and encouragement. You have blessed us more than you will ever know. We will continue to hold all of you close in our hearts and will consistently lift your congregations up in our prayers. May you find your unique path and enjoy the adventure of finding yourself through losing yourself in Him!
We want to thank you for your support and prayers! Most important, to all the churches we mentioned and visited, we want to thank you for your warm welcomes, interest and encouragement. You have blessed us more than you will ever know. We will continue to hold all of you close in our hearts and will consistently lift your congregations up in our prayers. May you find your unique path and enjoy the adventure of finding yourself through losing yourself in Him!