It was an ordinary Sunday. I sat in
the pew, a visiting a church in a town we were
passing through. The priest was talking about how we as humans like to
be in control. And he is/was right. At least for me because I do like to be in control! It really wasn’t something new. It certainly wasn’t the first time I’d heard what he was saying, but it might have been the first time I LISTENED to what I was hearing.
We DO like to be in control. At least I do.
He said that sometimes it is hard for us to listen to and follow through with the leading of the Holy Spirit. Hard to do what the voice of the Lord is telling us to do because to do so seems like we are not in control.
Then he said something that hit me…if the Lords tells you to say something and no one is listening, then say it anyway.
Why say something if no one is listening?
For me, this translates to doing…if the Lord tells me to DO something, I should do it even if it appears that it means nothing. Even if it appears that whatever I am being told to do does not make sense.
The fruits of doing or saying what the Lord asks of us will yield results in HIS time. Not in mine.
The results may not be seen or heard for days, weeks, months or even years.
But if the Lord is telling me to do something, then I should DO it.
It comes back to that simple business of obeying. A hard concept for some of us…certainly for me.
This is something I have been wrestling with for months. My story is not unique. Oh, it is mine and I own it, but many people have similar stories and have dealt with similar issues in life. While my story may not be unique, the wisdom and lessons I have learned ARE unique to me.
We may travel similar roads in life, but our journey is uniquely our own. The wisdom gained while traveling life’s road is something exclusively mine.
I am in the midst of trying to determine where I am going with this blogging journey. If I could get a clear sense that it was OK to shut down and not blog, then I would do that. But that I not what I am hearing…so I will continue on the bumpy, uneven path of trying to see where this goes.
I’ll look only a few steps in front of me and try to share my unique story.
I'm listening!
I never really had the problem, because I figured that God was listening, always. I wrote for Him, and while He 'knows' my story, He knows it sort of like a book He's written, and then handed over to a film-maker…me.
He knows what the story SHOULD be, if I remain true to what He wrote, but He'll sure be surprised by some of the changes I made in my infinite wisd…uh, stupidity.
Sometimes the changes will make Him laugh. SOme will make Him cry. But whatever I've done to the story He's prepared just for me, He'll never stop loving me.
Does that make sense?
http://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/2015/07/blogbattle-dream-of-peace.html
Yes, Andrew, it makes sense. He knows what the story SHOULD be…and loves us in spite of what we do with our story! Thanks for the encouragement
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Thank you for your words and I empathize with your dealings on listening to the Lord and the struggle to obey.I find that fear holds me back from following the Lord's whispered directives on my journey of life. I know that He will continue to woo me and win me to His presence to find the peace that passes all understanding. My prayer for you is that you find the joy of the Lord in all you do as you yield complete control of your life to His Word. Your words have encouraged me to be seeking Him above all else. He knows my future and I cannot fail when I follow Him, hearing and obeying His Word.
What an encouraging comment! And thank you for your prayers. I'll pray for you as you continue to seek Him about all else. I am blessed that you found my words encouraging.
Mary, I have had you on my heart. I am wondering how your mom is doing–I always perk up when I see that you have posted! Love you, Dianne
Dianne, you are so sweet!
I'm listening and also empathize with your struggle to know your purpose for your blog. I have not posted on my blog since 2012, but I still go read My Story in The Story and He speaks to me each time. Don't fret whether or not anyone is listening, but trust HIM and know HE will use your post for HIS glory. I continue to receive inspiration and encouragement from you Mary. Thank YOU!
Kathy, I went back and read the post you referenced in your comment…yes, it is a good one! By the way, Happy Anniversary…I know it is coming up. It will be 23 years this year…congratulations!