I’m not even sure where to begin. It has been a while since I wrote a blog or wrote anything for that matter. Back in late September/early October God put it on my heart to compile three years of writing into a book. I buckled down and did as He led. “The Things God Put on My Heart” came to fruition October 2021.…And then I was, well, I was spent.
I had put myself out there in a very vulnerable place as much of the book was my personal story. It is also some what “unpolished” and “imperfect”…also like me 🙂 In some ways, after publishing the book, writing was the last thing I wanted to do…at least until He told me it was time.
In the mean time, I have been leading and teaching and traveling so life has been crazed. I’m sure you have been there too. There have been moments where I have prayed “God, what now? What next”. I have wondered if He was listening to me or working for me. Truly, I have had moments of feeling in “limbo”. The wait has been hard at times and that is when the enemy likes to attack the parts of us that are hanging on by a thread.
The thing about God is that He is always listening and working for us even when we don’t see it or feel it. In my times of doubt or struggle these last few months, He has shown me first-hand how He works for people. I’ve seen it in the way He has opened doors for friends and changed their lives. He has come right out and reminded me that I wasn’t hearing Him because I wasn’t taking the time to listen to Him. He was trying to talk to me, but I was so caught up in “busyness” that I wasn’t taking the time to simply be with Him. That realization was certainly an “ouch” moment. He hadn’t left me stranded or walked away from me. I hadn’t stopped reading my Bible, attending church, or leading groups. What I had done was stepped back from being fully present with Him. Praise God for His patience and His relentless pursuit of us. I may have moved, but He didn’t. He has been there waiting for me the whole time.
My encouragement today is as much for me as it is for you. Breathe! It is ok to take some time and recharge. God is always there for you even when you “think” He isn’t. He always has your best in mind so trust in the wait. Even if it’s been a while, you can start again. Most of all remember to take time to simply be in His presence. ❤️
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