Stillness

In the wake and worry of life’s fast pace demands we can forget to soak in the moment and evaluate our heart. Can this busyness amount to anything good? Burn out makes your self value plummet because you feel the need to rush and get everything done and do it oh so gracefully. Half the time you find yourself completing things half way or not with a happy heart. You are racing to outrace yourself. Most of the time you’re so stretched thin yet still thinking I can do all things in Christ who gives me strength. As true as that is one must also evaluate if the Lord sent him there. David prayed to God before he went into battle to see if there would be victory, shouldn’t we do the same?

When we are doing the Lords work, and His approval is on it, there will be a peace about it and maybe even a joy that passes all understanding. It’s important to discern the Lords leadership in your crossroad.

Father what do you say about all this work I’m in? I’m sorry I rushed ahead of you without asking you first, without waiting on you, ever so patiently.

If we go about on our own striving we will fail or be unavailable where God needs us. Taking a step back will disappoint people but do we live to please people or God? Whose opinion of us matters most. Yes we are to live at peace with everyone to the best of our ability but not everyone will understand us or see in the details of our lives.

We need to step back and know who we are in the Lord and let Him direct our steps as we acknowledge Him. Find those fundamental truths that can get lost in all the business. Get rooted in His love again, that first love that overwhelmed you.

Is the first love motive coming through me or is it out of commitment when I serve. Yes, we should keep our promises even when it hurts, not taking the plow and looking back, investing the gifts and talents we have But non the less the Lord’s burden is light and His yoke is easy.

Am I carrying a burden of my own that I’ve placed on myself? I’ve always loved to serve but I’ve been in a place of it being unhealthy and that’s important to recognize.

What needs to wait this season?

In faith without condemnation I’m going to surrender and start resting in His presence, not searching for Him in busyness but in stillness and in relationship with Him. From our relationship we will discover His heart and begin to love and move as He wills. He truly has so much for His children but the true riches are in Him alone and the core of serving is really going after His heart and doing His will.

Lord I sit at your feet. Forgive me for wrestling with life and carrying all these burdens. Thank you for your work in me.

Sometimes we tie up a knot that only the Lord knows how to unravel and it starts with us stopping and waiting on Him. Quiet your mind on Him and see where He leads you.