Life has been overly and exceptionally busy here lately. The days are packed with gardening, picking, freezing and, canning, with all of life’s other requirements shoved in among the cracks and crevices. And a few things that I would not choosen to shove in, but are there none the less.
The days don’t seem near long enough, but at the same time seem entirely too long, as my limbs feel heavy and my brain slow!
There have been too many days here lately when I have felt like the day has just gotten away from me. The list on my dry erase board still taunts me and more seems to get added and less gets crossed off. At those times I can get frustrated and feel like I can’t manage one more thing. But, God is good and gracious. Each time I feel I can’t go on He blesses me with a gift. Most often it’s something from nature that reminds me He is so very near to me. Or it is a song that seeps deep into my soul and reminds me he is holding my hand.
The other night it was the cool, soft breeze through a cottonwood tree that calmed my soul. It was as if God reached out His hand and stoked my cheek. In the quiet of my mind and heart I new He was telling me to give it all to Him. I knew He was telling me to take His had and trust. I was reminded how much He loves me. And I knew that He was right there beside me.
Oh how I need to remember when I feel like the day is getting way out of hand, to just turn to my Lord and Savior. He alone is my strength and refuge. He is the breeze that brushes my cheek, the glorious sunset that tells me of His majesty, the laughter bubbling from my children. He is in everything and is everywhere.
He is my DAY!
Funny how we forget what's important sometimes.
ReplyDeleteyou work magic with words my friend and have a wonderful way of expressing your heart with them...
ReplyDeleteAhhh Jenn you are awesome! What an inspiration and an amazing sense of hope to share...I sure love this about you!
ReplyDeleteA breath of fresh air, this post! For awhile I have felt "distanced" from Him ( a lie from the enemy) but the last couple of days, when I ask, show me "You" today, I see Him everywhere! Like you, in the breeze when I was roasting in the garden, in a little boy curled up in his underwear, just outside the door cuddling a kitty, childen all scampering about to make my birhtday special, a beach almost to ourselves, the beautiful lake, the north breeze, the warm sun with clouds sent just when I get warm . . . on and on. He is near, oh to have eyes to see it all day!
ReplyDeleteLove you, sister, sweet words today.
So glad you have felt His presence in the midst of your chaotic days.
ReplyDeleteBusy days, but much time to reflect on our Lord! Lovely post today! May your weekend be full of blessings!! :)
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