Let Go

Tomorrow we fly back to see family in NY.  Today is d-day...finishing packing, clean up the house, pay the bills, set up the cats, on and on and on.  Of course my first reaction is to get stressed.  "I have so much to do!!"  And then God.....

I sat down to do my prayer/study time.  My desperately needed time to connect with my Father.  And the peace that came from my reading in "31 Days of Praise" today was nothing short of a miracle.  In this reading I was reminded of His care for me, and that I could let go of the burdens of my heart and of my day to Him.  I was also reminded of something we just learned in our BSF group study of John.  Jesus lived His life in "moment by moment" dependence on the indwelling Holy Spirit.  And that is available to us as well. Romans 8:11 The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you.  He walked out the Father's plan for each of His minutes by the power of the Holy Spirit.  He took time to meet with His Father daily to gather the details and strength for each day.  Jesus was fully human and had the same frailties as me, a human.  And as He needed this time, so do I. 

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

John 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.

1 Peter 5:6 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

Lately, I am finding it easier to just rest in His Presence.  And I think that is one of the most valuable of lessons.  It's so peaceful when I do.  Life can be chaotic and filled with to dos and stressors...but it is also filled with beauty and joy and moments of wonder.  Taking time to sit at Jesus' feet will prepare us to search out the hours for those moments.  Our mindset will be different as we gather our strength from Him each day.  It does take practice.  This sitting and seeking.  But if I can do it (and I am definitely the proverbial "Martha," worried about so many things lol) I know you can too.  Pray for it, pray for this time to just sit in His Presence and absorb all the Father desires to bless you with.  Pray for the Spirit to quicken you to the little joys of the day.  

Lord, we all need to come into Your Presence with thanksgiving and praise.  We all need to sit quietly before You.  Thank You for working this in me.  I pray that You work it in those reading this as well.  You are so patient in Your teaching us.  And You never give up on us slow learners.  What a wonderful God we have and serve.  Help us to breathe in Your Presence as never before, to rest in You, our shelter and covering.  You hold us in Your hands. Remind us of Your glory and beauty.  In Jesus' Name.  Amen.

Practice sitting before God.