Vacation Notes
Dear Friends,
Lately I’ve been praying the same prayer over and over again “Lord quiet my mind so I can hear you speak.”
It’s been a hard prayer for me honestly because…
1. It requires me to be quiet, create quiet and take myself off the throne of my mind
2. What if the answers I get interrupt the course of my life?
3. What if I pray that over and over again and never “hear” anything
What I realized is that those 3 points are very valid, but they also create a lot of noise in my mind. When I think I have a handle on all that God could want for my life, I can’t hear Him. When I get scared about growing, or slowing down and having to sit with myself and create a true internal peace – I fidget and avoid till I can’t hear Him. When I look for big answers, listen for audible voices and wait for an answer that is clear as day, I will MISS HIM ANSWERING ME.
Far too often friends we have decided in our mind what God’s voice or answer will sound/feel/look like before we’ve even prayed to hear from Him. So when He answers any way other than what we expect, we miss it.
Don’t miss Him.
The movement in the trees – his grace covering you.
The encouragement from a friend – a reminder of His love for you.
The timely verse in your reading – a reminder that He is present and aware.
The lonely moment of your week – a reminder that you are not alone.
The commute to work each day – a reminder that He provides.
The laughter of others around you – a reminder that each day He brings joy and we can choose to grab it.
The stars out at night – a reminder that I hold value. That among the vastness of the night sky my God knows me by name and calls me His
Whatever those small moments, words, feelings are to you – don’t miss Him in those moments because you’re waiting for something big. Don’t wait for the burning bush, the cloud or fire, the voice on top of the mountain to recognize God speaking. He’s in the moments.
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i love this! Something I needed to hear today!
Love you Sarah Joy! You’re doing great!