Rest in the Lord
Psalm 37:7
King James Version (KJV)
7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him:
If you were to ask me, "What is one of your worst traits?" My response....well one of my responses would be, that I hate resting. Why you say? I use to feel like rest is such a waste of time, but now I have come to slowly embrace it. One thing about rest, you either accept it, or your body will make you. Trust me I have learned the hard way numerous times.
Like I said in the previous paragrah, I have come to embrace rest, but have not fully acceptd it yet. I have what they call an "A" type personality. Always thinking, always moving, putting higher standards on myself. Chasing after something, looking for new things, trying new things. Expecting to be the best, competing with my younger self, rushing here and there. Sounds familiar. Right now I am trying to relax. Each episode of sickness makes me constantly ask God for help. What's so great about God is that He is our Shephard and there to help in a situations just like this. I can fully understand Psalms 23:2-3:
Psalm 23:2-3
King James Version (KJV)
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
This past weekend I was down for the count...let me really tell the truth I was sick for about 2 weeks beforehand and it became worst. I had to go to the doctor, which I think is a waste of time, only to find out there was something really wrong. Nothing that rest, medicine, and a great diet couldn't cure. Plus I am learning more and more at those times when I am flat on my back, to go to the Lord and basically say, "OK Lord what do I need to hear from you today?" You know, when I stop, I can hear his voice so clear, and follow His lead and not my own. Please don't judge me, I am WAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY better than I use to be. When you stop and rest in Him, crooked lines can become straight, cloudy thoughts are clear, and directions set the course.
It's in these times where I must give up my illusions of gradeur, you know, being Superwoman, Wonder Woman, and Every Woman, become weak, rest, and depdend on the Lord to guide.
HELP ME LORD
TO REST
IN YOU!!!
Be Fabulous and Be Blessed