Yesterday was another 100 degree hot day! I think it has been at least 100 for the last month. I recently read a post by my blog friend Lauren, at Baseballs and Bows, and I too am hopeful that the leaves will remain on the trees long enough for Fall. I actually noticed a ton of leaves fall, after a windy day and had the same thought, I want to have a real Fall. That is the fun of Fall - leaves changing and dropping to the ground. It is such a beautiful time of year! Reading her post made me a little reflective.
I am always amazed when someone sees the day, or an ordinary experience, and brings such a deep lesson from it. It makes me smile! That is how God works, He works in little whispers that most of us miss because of our busy days! The noise surrounding us is so loud that we cannot hear the whispers of God.
I find my life flows in circles. I notice there are times I am desperate for God and I can hear and see Him in everything. Why? Well, since I am desperate to hear - I listen. I also notice there are times when I am just hungry for learning and as I study His Word I am filled. I find strength for tough times or a nugget of truth to hang onto. But today I am in a drought myself. I have come off of a year of hearing from God like never before. The kind of hearing and seeing that felt romantic. Like a new love! It was wonderful, magical, beautiful.
But now, I am dry. I want to pick up my Bible, but I don't. I want to study, but I don't. I want to read books, but I don't. There was a time where this would have led me to believe 'Am I saved? Am I a disappointment to God?' But not today. I know He loves me and I cannot stop that. I know that I must make an effort or He will be last on my list. But I also know that when I am busy and when life is hectic, sometimes the things we need most are the first things we let go of. I am always learning and I am always seeking, so I know God and I are near one another. But to know the depth of how close we can be. Wow! I am amazed that God does care about our mundane little worlds. Our droughts, our floods, our messes, our joys. He cares! He cares about it all! He cares about you the same as He cares about me! He doesn't have favorites and His ways are always best! I lose my faith, at times, due to waiting on God to show up, but I know when it seems He is nowhere to be found is just the time when He is carrying me. He is sheltering me! He is surrounding me and keeping me sheltered from all that comes to bring harm to me! All the pain and all the chaos, the disappointment the hopelessness! Wow! My God cares for me! And He cares for you too! I pray you will find rest in Him and that you will find peace!
Much love and Many blessings to you all! Thank you Lauren for your provoking post. I was not intending for this post to be this way (I was going to talk about our day) but I was inspired by the way God spoke through you!
Saturday, August 25, 2007
My God is Great!
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hope the heat simmers down a wee bit for you all over there.. Thanx 4 sharing God bless ;o]
Great post. Thanks for sharing your heart and allowing God to speak to mine through your words.
I find myself in those positions too, Mel. It reminds me of Romans 7:16-20...I love the way "The Message" puts it. Go to Biblegateway (dot) com and read it.
Sometimes I know what I should do, but do just the opposite. It's a constant struggle.
Much love to you, my friend and hope you have a fun, but restful weekend!
Tracey
I have found myself in the same place lately. I force myself to get into my studies because I know someone elses life is hanging in the balance and I must stay strong and pray, pray, pray, but I feel so tired and so lonely.
Thanks for sharing your heart. It was so good to read and be reminded that He is always there and waiting to show Himself in even the smallest of things.
Good post, Melodye! And guess what? That WAS God speaking to you! He hasn't stopped! ;)
A great post, friend! I'm tickled to call you that - you are such a blessing! You continue to help me look at things differently! Thank you!
You really are such a blessing! Your grace and kindness always shines through your words.
Jane, P&B Girls
It may be summer outside, but it sounds like you are in a winter season spiritually. Seeds of life have been planted in you and now they must "die" in order to bring new life. (There is scripture to back that up. I just can't find it right now.) Does that make sense? Email me if it doesn't.
Melissa
I am so glad my post was thought-provoking for you. I appreciate your kind words. I know I have been through many dry times myself, but it is never because God has left me! He is always there waiting for me! Thanks for sharing your thoughts as well!
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