Relax

Friday was, as usual, a busy day.  Busy before work.  Busy at work.  Busy Busy Busy.  I've learned no matter how crazy my day is going to be I need at least a few minutes with the Lord before the race starts.  And Friday morning I had a nice visit with the Lord, so I was all set for my crazy day to begin.

As the day wore on and I wore out, I kind of forgot about that peace of the morning.  Nothing earth shaking, just caught up in the face paced routine of the day.  So I sat down in my car at break.  I love doing that....all of a sudden, it's quiet.  The noise of  Steward Ave traffic fades into the background, and the chaos of my work area Just a little bubble of tranquility for half an hour.

I play Candy Crush Soda on my phone.  It's a relaxing, turn off the mind and veg kind of thing.  So I decided to play for a while as I sat in my bubble.  Ahhhhhhh.  And then the guilt starts niggling through my brain.  "What a waste of time."  "You should be studying the Bible."   "Maybe some prayer would be nice."  Ugh!!  Can I get a moments peace???  Can I have a break???   So what does this kind of thinking produce, besides guilt?  Anger.  Anger at the Lord.  And it's in that emotion provoking instant that I know this guilt and these suggestions are not from God.  So I sat and felt the Lord lead me in His peace...this wasn't Him putting me on the treadmill of doing.  The Lord is content to sit with us even when we need mind resting, silly games to distract us from the busy and bustle of the day.  It's resting in Him that is important,  no matter what I am doing.  Enjoying the moment, and bringing Him into it.

So to back up this conversation with God, I turn on the radio and He plays me one of my favorite songs, Waterfall, by Chris Tomlin.  God is so good.  It's like He just wanted the whole atmosphere to be one of peacefulness and His presence.  What a wonderful God visit this was.  And yes, I was still playing my game!!

Lord, I ask for You to be in every moment of my day.  Those dedicated to time with You, in study or in prayer, those filled with work and chores and errands...and the down times, the times of silly or what some would see as "non-productive."  Be in all of them with me.  And I give them all to You. Let each minute of my day serve Your purpose.  Thank You for filling my life with You.