I've been sitting here contemplating what changed this week to make me feel so "right." I suppose its a new beginning, a return to a predictable schedule, and a sense of order after a busy, chaotic summer.
More than anything, though, I think it has to do with me finally listening to that Still Small Voice. I never decided to drift, but somehow I got wrapped up in swimming lessons and vacations and summer busyness. I ended up neglecting the most important element of my life, and made it to August dry and thirsty and with a bad case of the blues.
One of the sweetest parts of this week has been my early morning "Dates With Jesus." Each morning this week before anyone else woke up, I read my Bible, drank my coffee, and prayed over the new day.
My dry heart soaked up words like these I read this morning:
“That we might not rely on ourselves, but on God”
“For no matter how many promises God has made they are ‘Yes’ in Christ”
"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."
(All from 2 Corinthians)
I think the rightness I feel tonight is just my thirsty heart saying, "ahhhh" like you do when you've been really parched, but then get to drink a big glass of cool water.
It's one of those things I have to ask myself, "Why didn't I do this sooner?" And, it's one of those things I know will be a challenge to continue.
Why do we fight the things that are best for us?
I'm not writing this to pat myself on the back because I got up early every day and did something spiritual. It's more of a confession of how unspiritual I have been and a reminder to myself of how much I need that time with Him everyday.
Tonight sitting here feeling filled up and content, I'm so thankful for this truth:
If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is.
- 2 Timothy 2:13 NLT
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Love,
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3 comments:
Gee, I thought it was all because of me (Tee Hee.) It's your turn to pray for me. Now I am neglecting my morning with God and replacing it with busyness. Thanks for the reminder. Mom
Beautiful Becky. Thanks for your honesty and sweet heart for Jesus. It shines brightly.
SERIOUSLY BECKY! Your depiction of the early quiet morning over coffee and with Jesus makes me feel like Christmas inside. That warm, full, happy feeling. :) Love your blogs, they make me feel warm, full, happy, and close to Jesus every time I type everydaybecky in my search bar.
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