Lately there has been some conversations about resting in God... like how do we do that?
Trusting Him enough to simply sit down and rest... this can be difficult, especially for those wired to be leaders and activists (which it seems like a lot or maybe even all of us are). What would it be like if we only sat and waited for a while?
Just wanted to open up this can of wormies. Maybe I will share more later. What are your experiences with and/or thoughts on resting in God?
Honestly... I hate waiting. It is one of my east favorite things to do, especially when I want an answer. Everything in me says find the answer myself. But in reality, the only way I am going to find that answer s resting, waiting, ceasing to strive, and just be. What an inside out gospel. Not fun. I need to learn. I am learning that this could very well change my life if I can truly live in the comfort of the Lord and resting in Him...
ReplyDeleteGod help me.
Looking forward to continuing the convo people!
Resting and waiting isn't the hardest of disciplines for me (however, some seasons certainly are harder than others), but none the less, some days rest feels impossible. Like yesterday, for example.
ReplyDeleteI had one of those moments where everything seemed to be falling apart around me. Even basic principles that used to make so much sense, just didn't. I found myself running in frantic analytical circles, desperately trying to grasp onto truth but not being able to discern it. C'mon, it's holy weak! This should NOT be happening.
But by God's grace, he allowed me to hear and take in the words to just wait before him. To take my problems not to my own understanding, but take them to him. and wait, and listen, and wait. and He came, like he always does. I don't know how long this went on, but more and more I'm amazed at how truly powerful even five minutes of waiting before the Lord. and then that seems to makes you hungry for more.
powerful stuff
thank you Lord that in our weakness you are strong :)
ReplyDeleteyou guys are awesome. its so great to hear more of you and your stories. I see God in them.
love.
Rest
ReplyDeleteit's hard for me when I am in my strength, that is my own strength. when I am in tune, in step with him it just flows naturally.
rest is a really key indicator of whose strength I am operating in.
great job Annie getting this going
"I'm amazed at how truly powerful even five minutes of waiting before the Lord."
ReplyDeleteThat is so true.
Let's do that. At least five minutes for every hour. that is about and hour a day of intentionally seeking the Lord. Could change our life.