I've set out on a journey to find Simplicity. Man, is she hard to catch. I've had to start saying "No" to all of these obligations just to catch a glimpse of her. The danger of chasing Simplicity is that when you say "No" to the same people regarding the same things, they stop asking eventually. This hurts a little. Sometimes, it's nice to feel needed. (Hello and goodbye, Pride.) However, tonight, I'm home. It's 8:20pm and I've had a chance to eat dinner with my family, take a walk at dusk, do some creative thinking for work, and blog! What is this madness? It's called Time. I'm finding that Simplicity, in all her glory, comes with Time. Time allows for space to think, feel, and just BE. It allows for stillness and quiet, and it allows the heart to settle into its rightful place - before the throne of God.
As hard as this is, I can confidently say that I feel God's presence a little more. I feel His hand and hear His voice guiding me forward. It's getting easier to ask, "What is mine to do today, Lord?" instead of "How in the world will I get all of this done?" I like it here - in this space, hearing His voice. It's peaceful and calm. I'm not working like a maniac even though the pace of my work is fast. It feels like I should panic, but I won't. Old habits die hard, I guess.
Thank You, God, for all of this and for how You love me and my little family. Thank You for your gifts of Time and Simplicity. Thank You for creating space in my life for bigger things and for pointing me toward my purpose both in my work and in my home. Thank You for being the God of order and peace. Help me to follow You to these green pastures. Keep me from straying and call me back when I succumb to fears of failure and defeat. Help me to walk in the way that You have paved for me through Your Son, Jesus Christ.
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee,
How great Thou art;
How great Thou art!
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