I have been experiencing some medical issues and was scheduled for a procedure. I scheduled the day off from work and was prepared to “get this over with.” But the procedure had to be rescheduled to another location and time. I decided not to cancel my day off, but to work on some projects at home.
But when I woke up, my spirit was saying something different. I was restless and couldn’t focus on the jobs I intended to start. So, to wind myself down I decided to exercise. I began on the exercise bike. I carefully placed my water to the side and began my ride. I had a book in my hand on the subject of nutrition. But for the life of me I couldn’t concentrate and focus. I tried and tried and finally gave in.
I moved over to the treadmill. I started noticing a calmness coming upon me. I thought it was knowing my exercise session was coming to an end!
It was about 8:00 am and the house was quiet. I had no music on. Just quiet…..and I started thinking about the decisions I have made recently and relationships at work, church and with family. I began with why questions and answered honestly. Some answered were uncomfortable. The Lord was speaking to me softly, gently yet very clearly and firmly. And I realized had I turned on the music and started “working” in the house, I never would have heard that message. I was trying so hard not to be still.
My talents, my time, my family, my life all belong to God. Period! And I am to honor Him and to be honorable in all of my relationships. Otherwise I would be like the dogwood that use to be in my front yard, standing tall year after year, a blossom here and there, branches never full and certainly no fruit! I would rather be like the might oak tree towering over my patio in the backyard. The nuts are bountiful and provide nourishment for some and the leaves are hearty providing shade for others.
I was preparing in the evening to take my son back to college. He had decided the day before to take his twin siblings out to have a heart to heart talk with them before they enter college later this month. I thought that was great.
We decided to go eat no fat yogurt at a local shop. And then more confirmation! He said one of the things I told them was to “constantly be aware of the friends and associates you keep in your space. Pay attention to the things that their lives are producing and more importantly , pay attention to that restlessness in your spirit that lets you know 1) You aren’t where you are suppose to be and 2) You aren’t with the people you are suppose to be with.
I just wanted to jump up and run around the yogurt shop! First the Lord kept me still to hear a powerful message. And then he sent the same message from my older son to give to his siblings. And now these words are posted to Alabaster Woman Ministries!
My God! My God! I am full all over again!
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