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Kathryn Radamis's avatar

I too am in a liminal space but didn’t know it until I read this. I look forward to your posts daily as it is a big part of my daily meditation and routine. I believe God is speaking to me through you right now as I move forward through the many challenges I am facing right now. Thanks for your commitment as it is helping me with mine.

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Curt Ghormley's avatar

Thanks Jon for putting words to what many of us experience. I have the sense I am constantly in that liminal space you describe, and maybe that is what the Christian life is.

When Moses led the Israelites through the desert it was arguably liminal, from captivity to freedom; when Joshua led the conquest it was arguably liminal, from invasion to settlement; when the Judges ruled it was arguably liminal... and on and on.

Today we wait for Christ's return, and that is NOTHING if not liminal.

So... enjoy the ride, anticipating what's around the next corner.

Blessings to you and prayers for the wife.

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S Tomlinson's avatar

Mind… blown! So, so good ❤️❤️❤️

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Michael M. Baker, PhD's avatar

Trust is that liminal space where Scared can transition into Sacred.

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Meredith Bernard's avatar

Wow, this is so good. You’re speaking to me. I’ve never heard of liminal spaces (neither has autocorrect 🤪), but I’m in one myself. Joining Substack is part of working that out, I believe. I am trusting God has me here for a reason (this platform), and no doubt your words were meant to find me. Thank you for sharing. 🤍

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Jonathon M. Seidl's avatar

Thanks, Meredith. Love having you here! And if you ever need help on the farm, let me know. I always love getting in touch with my Wisconsin farm roots!

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Meredith Bernard's avatar

Ahh! Well, you’re welcome anytime. We can always find something for you to do. 😅

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Liria's avatar

As always very powerful post. WOW

I’ve been there many times and really it’s scary but we come closer to God. Faith has to be greater than fear. (I watched yesterday in a Brazilian movie)

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cindi havens's avatar

I, too, am in a liminal space. Although I had no idea what it was until reading your post. After losing my middle son almost 8 years ago, I sunk into a deep pit of anxiety. Thanks to the mercy and goodness of God, I am now seeing His light in the darkness. There are good days and not so good days, but praise God, He is always with me.

Thank you for this post this morning. It has given me something to ponder on.

I choose sacred!!

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Jonathon M. Seidl's avatar

Thank you for sharing that Cindi. Praying for you. Thanks for hanging around.

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Bill Seymour's avatar

I literally found myself in a brand new liminal space this morning. Caught in between my current reality and a potential new one that's pretty scary. First thing I did was take it to the Lord in prayer. Second thing I did was open my email and find this from you. No coincidences brother. Thank you for words I needed to hear today.

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Marisa Christine's avatar

I love how God woke you up to tell you this. Even Him using the nightmare to represent scared and then speaking to you clearly, the sacred moment. Wow 🔥

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Kimberly Dunham's avatar

What a great compliment and validation of your writing and it's impact.

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Brandon C. Ricks's avatar

Fantastic read Jon!

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Eve Harrell's avatar

Thank You Jesus for always meeting us right where we are.

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Chuck Phillips's avatar

Great post! Hadn't heard of liminal before--I've always called this "the seam." I got laid off during COVID, just turned 62, and needing surgery for a medical issue. Scared was the correct term! But I'd been laid off a few years before when my kids were still at home--that was way more scary and stressful, as it was just 2 years after transitioning from the military. But God had sustained us the last time--and my wife had just changed jobs during COVID--so she helped me with a strategy to find work. I had to leave aviation, where'd I'd been for 40 years, but got a similar position in commercial construction. Had to grow a new brain--but it stuck. Ended up being a "Sacred" blessing, no travel, good teammates, more time with extended family and grandkids, and we joined the Catholic Church. I retired a year ago...so am in a new scared/sacred space...

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Denise Rogers's avatar

Peace and fear aren’t mutually exclusive…… I needed that and your very good explanation.

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Sarah Esther Araya's avatar

I’m right there! 🙏🏼❤️🥲

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susan.a.magee@gmail.com's avatar

Thank you for this profound perspective. I, too, am in this space and will forever look at it differently. 🙏♥️

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