So here I am enjoying... a moment that does not come very often any more and I remember these moments in college. How much I loved seeing everyone and going to parties and hanging with Eric, but oh how much my soul needed the alone time...
I see my daughter needing time like this already at the age of three.. its precious and so important...
Time alone is so good to listen to God... it is in moments like this I can feel myself totally relax and have my mind open to what God may be trying to tell me...
Does that seem weird to you? God talking to me telling me something...
I can tell you this from experience that the more you wait and listen for his voice the easier it is to hear him...
The more you read about him and talk with him, and get to know him, you'll hear and feel him with you all the time..
Kinda sorta like your relationships here on earth, but man is the relationship you build with God so much deeper, meaningful, inspirational and life altering.
Why is it not easy to dive into the bible and get to know God? Or just pick it up and read it when you feel lost?
Sometimes I think we fear the answer we may see, or realize the love that is always there. Sometimes we create such a stir in our heads before we just get up and do it.
That seems to be the case more in the winter with everything..
Too much time and energy to get the kids bundled just to be outside 10 minutes..
Too cold to work out in the basement ( we say this all the time)
Too much work to get together with friends
Too much this or that..
But the truth is, when you are in a moment alone, where peace entraps your soul, you realize YOU HAVE THE TIME.. in that moment you have the time...
And as the cold bitter days pass by you realize you lost the time... that no matter what excuses you make time ticks.
And everything falls back on us, on each of our choices.
So don't be afraid to say too this or that to let your body rest, or your mind rest.
But don't let it become a habitat or get stuck in a rut. Because time will pass you by and you will wish you just got up and did it.
The farmers almanac is predicting a very hot summer... So don't let your excuses run into summer and a whole year has passed you by...
I struggle with this very thing right now.. wondering will I look back at this very stage of life, chaotic times of raising two young girls and wished I stayed home all the time? What will I wish I did differently? ( side note: My youngest daughter will be turning one this Saturday... its so fast...)
All we can do is start each day again, with a positive outlook, our arms stretched out to the one who created us and our families and friends and be reminded that his grace never fails. His love never stops. Together we can create joy.. together we can get up and do it...
I wont end with a scripture this time but a song that describes this moment perfectly! Youtube it!
By Jeremy Riddle, More than a friend
In the quiet of my soul
In the stillness I hear Your voice call
And I am overwhelmed
And I am lost for words
To describe You
Chorus:
Jesus You're more than a friend
Jesus You're more than my heart could ever express
Your love and Your grace never fail me
Your merciful touch always heals me
You bring joy to my soul
My heart longs to worship You my King
And I long to bring You a pleasing offering
And I am overwhelmed
And I am lost for words
To describe You
