In the three weeks since I've stepped into the "one word" world I'm
finding myself becoming more aware of life in general. It's truly the
oddest thing, I think. I chose "devotion" because I knew I need to work
on that in many areas of life. Apparently it was a good choice. In my
quest to show more devotion in the things I do, the relationships I have
and to my Father I am exploring a world of awareness.
I am off on
my own for the next four days, no kids, no husband, no animals, no
chores. Me, myself and I. This is a very weird place to be. Sure during
the day I will be at post office training for the rural carrier position
I now hold but from 4pm to 7am the Tuesday through Thursday nights I am
ON MY OWN.
I have spent the last couple hours pondering things.
Again, I chose the word devotion but it truly is leading me into
awareness. I also stepped into a journey with my LemonDrop Lounge family
to do some prayer and fasting. Let me be bluntly honest here, I SUCK at
the prayer side of things. Miserably, sadly I will admit it. I have
been hit or miss to get my devotion done every morning. Mostly miss on
having devoted prayer time throughout my day. Though I have hit this
"fast" on the head. I struggled with what to go with and ended up
fasting from all beverages beyond water. This is a stretch for me as I
LOVE my milk with meals, tea is a great thing to have a cup of some day.
When I eat out is generally my only opportunity to treat myself to a
soda or some other sweet beverage. I'm eating out for the next three
days...and I'm quite okay with not missing out on anything.
While I
may be horrible at having devoted prayer times I am pretty great about
having a running conversation with God through the day. It's what works
for me. I am working on adding the prayer time/meditation time to my
day and what I am getting done I am really enjoying.
God is set to
do great things for any of us if we simply set forth trusting in Him.
Scary honest here, I was so filled with trepidation about getting this
post office job. In my gut it did not feel right. I was nervous,
anxious, seriously questioned if I was doing the right thing. Early in
the process I did turn it over to my Father and told Him that "if it is
meant to be then carry me on through the tests, training and work
days." To His credit He has done exactly that. My husband is home
alone with five kids, managing before school, after school, homework,
lunch packing and bedtime for the first time ever. I am here focusing
on me.
Exactly what I needed. I also heard the absolute best news
this week that truly shines His amazing love in my life as well. He is
providing for me and my family in amazing ways. He is stretching me in
ways that I never dreamt possible.
Through the scary moments, the
beautiful moments, the lonely moments, the joyful moments, through ALL
THE MOMENTS this life is sending me, I will show Him my devotion because
in all His amazing and grace giving ways, He deserves nothing less.
I'll be back tomorrow - because I can! It's so GREAT!!
Blessings
DV-NMV
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