I was reading an article about listening to God this week. It talked about a closeness, an intimacy with God that involved communicating with Him throughout the day each day. As I thought about how I would like to experience more of this, I was reminded of two missed opportunities earlier in the week. I thought of two separate occasions where I sensed God prompting me to spend time with Him, and I didn’t. It was as if God said, “Rebecca, come sit with me. I want to talk to you,” and I responded, “I can’t right now. I’m too tired.” I wondered why I respond this way because I do want to spend time with Him.
Then came the insight, the unveiling of my flesh. I was trying to control life to make it work the best way I knew how. I thought that, because I was so tired, the only way I could make it through the evening, or through the next day, was to make sure I got some rest (which is usually by sleeping or watching TV). What God showed me was that if I will let go of my way (I HAVE to rest!), and choose His way (go sit with Him and let Him love on me), He will give me the rest I need and so much more!
~Rebecca