Clear Thinking
Ever wake up and feel in a fog? That was me yesterday. Fog doesn't even quite describe it. Difficult to describe...in a bubble, blurred, I was moving extremely slowed paced as life and everyone in it had extra shots of espresso. No reason for it. So why?
I continued through my day. First stop, church. What a wonderful experience I had. Nothing changed on my part but at that point I was thankful for being in my fog. The Holy Spirit entered my bubble! I was having such a wonderful visit with Him as the rest of my amazing church family worshipped around me, no clue that I was chatting in my heart with my most favorite guest! Refreshing. Still hazy, but a streak of light beginning to appear.
Lunch with an amazing group of fun-loving, energizing sisters in Christ that filled my laughter tank. I felt like Charlie in the movie, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, when he and his grandpa sipped some fizzy beverage and they began floating in the air filled with bubbles giggling away! My spirit was filled, yet that nagging haze continued to linger and it was beginning to get on my last nerve! REALLY?
What in the world is going on, Lord? I am surrounding myself with all that I need to and yet I find myself in this fog and my mind is mucky and life is speeding by without me. I'm doing what You ask of me to do yet I'm feeling left out and unclear.
At home when I finally sat down long enough to be still, let me say that again, BE STILL, that's when God began to clear things up for me. Removing the haziness. It was like seeing something behind a frosted glass and then eventually it becoming ever so clear!
I live this life too fast. I have tasks, projects and things to get done including my devotions. Christ wants us to experience Him. He desires a conversation with us. He delights in us and we are His handiwork and we are each wonderfully unique. I couldn't imagine as a parent my child doing to me as I do to Christ so often. SLOW is not a word that is looked upon favorably in this world, but I must remember that I am not of this world and I need to reinsert SLOW, SLOWER, SLOW DOWN into my vocabulary. I am missing too much of what God has for me if I am running in this fast world. Clear is seen when life is taken at a slower pace. This is where He gives clarity. I like clear. I like clarity.
I do believe that God put in His Word that we are to, "Be still, and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10 He knew we would get busy, preoccupied and have to-do lists. We need reminded of this quite often!
Bring your moments to God. He's interested. He will equip you with all that you need and embrace you with His love and grace. Thank You, God!!
I have to tell you, I went to bed last night with such a clearly enlightened mind, a heart full of joy and a embrace from my Lord!
Always learning...
Christy K.
