One thing I have come to in recent days, is that the circumstances of our lives can often lead us to times of being on pause, or hold. I have experienced that in recent years, where I just could not see what God was doing with my life and what He wanted me to do in response. I continued to do the daily things and took care of my family, but I withdrew and was quiet in my soul for a time. Quiet times are not bad if we contine to seek Him, the lover of our soul. They are rebuilding times; just like muscles take time to rebuild, so our hearts need the same. Hearts need time to replenish and rebuild. They must rest, rejuvenate, and be refreshed. I sense a new season coming my way as the winds have blown in Florida even the last day or so. How about you? I do not fully see it, but I know that there are parts of my heart, that have been dormant for a while, that are being restored and are coming alive again. Life includes many starts, much disappointment along the road, before we start again. It is a journey - not a sprint, but more like a marathon - with sharp turns, breakdowns, steep mountains trails, inclement weather, low valleys, but also sunny days, smooth roads, gentle breezes, and rolling hills. Stay on the path - keep on going - you may need to slow down but keep moving - that is what the Lord has shown me. I must keep moving ahead, watching for Him at every turn. He is there - in fact, He is traveling with you...he never leaves you, never forsakes you...never disappoints those who hope in Him - the journey with Him is different from other journeys. He brings joy to the journey - don't miss it - it might be rain, a flower, a child, a friend, a provision, a hope, a truth, a smile, a hug - watch for it - He is there - His joy is your strength for the next step you must take, but you are not alone in it!
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Never give up - keep moving forward
One thing I have come to in recent days, is that the circumstances of our lives can often lead us to times of being on pause, or hold. I have experienced that in recent years, where I just could not see what God was doing with my life and what He wanted me to do in response. I continued to do the daily things and took care of my family, but I withdrew and was quiet in my soul for a time. Quiet times are not bad if we contine to seek Him, the lover of our soul. They are rebuilding times; just like muscles take time to rebuild, so our hearts need the same. Hearts need time to replenish and rebuild. They must rest, rejuvenate, and be refreshed. I sense a new season coming my way as the winds have blown in Florida even the last day or so. How about you? I do not fully see it, but I know that there are parts of my heart, that have been dormant for a while, that are being restored and are coming alive again. Life includes many starts, much disappointment along the road, before we start again. It is a journey - not a sprint, but more like a marathon - with sharp turns, breakdowns, steep mountains trails, inclement weather, low valleys, but also sunny days, smooth roads, gentle breezes, and rolling hills. Stay on the path - keep on going - you may need to slow down but keep moving - that is what the Lord has shown me. I must keep moving ahead, watching for Him at every turn. He is there - in fact, He is traveling with you...he never leaves you, never forsakes you...never disappoints those who hope in Him - the journey with Him is different from other journeys. He brings joy to the journey - don't miss it - it might be rain, a flower, a child, a friend, a provision, a hope, a truth, a smile, a hug - watch for it - He is there - His joy is your strength for the next step you must take, but you are not alone in it!
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Joy, Watching the way you journey with Christ is an encouragement to me. And I'm so glad for the fresh winds and delights God is bringing alive in you.
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