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Thoughts Along the Way
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Learning to Follow What the Lord Has for Me
As I write this, it is the morning after the PPEA's Annual Tea. I had thought that I would go, after all, I am a board member! Many friends would be there and this would be lovely time of fellowship. It sounded like a good thing to plan to do, right? Well, all along, I never felt settled about going, and it was more than just because I am 5 months pregnant and evening activities wear this momma out. Well, I took this unsettled feeling as a leading from the Lord to stay home last night.
And you know what? I could see His purpose almost right away. In the afternoon, when I would have been getting myself ready and then heading over to help with preparations for the Tea, I was able to help a friend in a time of need. If I had gone to the Tea, I would not have been as readily available to help and probably stressed out besides. Also, my husband came home from work with an armload of work that he needed to work on last night. If I had planned on going to the Tea, he would have been left with all that work to do as well as taking care of the kids. Or it could have ended up that he would have asked me to stay home and I would have been disappointed or even worse, mad at him for making me miss out.
I'm sharing this because the Lord is teaching me to be lead by Him, to rest in what has for me, not for anyone else....for me!
Not too long ago, I felt the need to keep up with what my friends were doing. I thought I had to keep up. But, I'm not supposed to be looking a others for direction in my life...I'm to be looking to the One who made me. Staying really busy and being out and about does not work so well for me. It stresses me out and drains me. I need down time and time of quiet. You may not be like me, the Lord has a plan for your life, too.
When I am seeking Him and spending time in His Word and talking with Him, I am more able to hear His leading in my life. When I quiet my heart and wait for His still, small voice, He shows me the way to go.
I just found this verse yesterday, and it goes so well with what He has been teaching me...
The Lord says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you." Psalm 32:8 NLT
I just love this verse! He wants us to come to Him, He wants to show us the best pathway for each one of us. The question is, are we going to Him and asking?
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This post was just amazing. Your heart for Jesus, for your husband, for your children, for your home is precious. You get it and you share it and I am so blessed because of it!
I love you,
Mary