But....

I am sharing my mess!  I haven’t had a blog in a few weeks, because frankly I have been a MESS!  I say that with such candor because it is the truth!  I haven’t stayed focused on HIM, I haven’t prayed like I should, I haven’t studied the WORD in completeness.   When I remove myself from all the connections that keep me in perfect peace, I literally become a MESS!  I really do not have any excuse for my lackadaisical effort.  I could place blame on lack of time, work, kids, husband, activities, the list goes on, but when I sit back and think about what I did have time for --- well, I am not too proud of those things.  I became restless, worrisome, and irritable.  I didn’t have my words of encouragement that I share each morning on Facebook.  And, let’s not get into my communication problem I experienced with my husband.    I have been a complete Mess!

But, God! 

 I love that conjunction!  But.  I was all these things for the past few weeks.  BUT, GOD!  I called on HIM to get me out of this busyness and just be still.   And, he answered me.  He lets me rest in the meadows grass and he leads me by the quiet stream!  But because of His grace, he did not scold me for losing my focus on Him and we picked up where we left off. Because of His mercy, He has found favor in me, when others did not. He makes me strong on the days I feel weak!

I am grateful to just be in His presence with another day to do His will.   In this day and age of instant gratification and in the moment, right now spontaneity just take a moment to retreat.  Experience the newness of Spring.  Find a trail to walk or a nice bike ride.  Take the opportunity to just --- Be Still.  When you can be still for 10 minutes,  minimum,  Oh the wonders of that commune with Him began to unfold.   He gives you peace, He gives you a insight.  He shares the plans He has for you.  But, you have to be still.  

I am utterly amazed that in those three weeks of madness,  I was learning to appreciate my still time.  He teaches things to us, as we are in the midst of things, and that's why all things work for good.  I learned that too during my three weeks of chaos.  He can use any situation in your life and turn it into to better.  

I am back now!  On track and ready to take the on the world one blog at a time!