Tuesday January 17, 2012
It’s been a month since this photo of my daughter, son-in-law and two littlest granddaughters was taken. I remember taking a photo like this years ago at Christmas with my daughter on my lap. Those years have passed quickly.
December came with all of the gatherings of family and friends, concerts, food and fellowship. It was a fast and furious month – most of it delightful. “Fast” sticks in my mind. How could four weeks have flown by already since then? Where are the minutes, hours and days going?
As I pondered the new year, I purposed to be more aware of and more deliberate with the time God is giving me. I also want to spend quality time listening to what God wants to say to me this year. Encouraged by a friend, I purchased a special journal to write some of these words. I sit in the quiet each morning, pen in hand with my special journal waiting to hear God's words to me.
I’m full of lots of words, lots of projects and ideas and a never-ending to-do list. I love being busy. To quiet myself and my mind takes deliberation. Some mornings I have to redirect my mind repeatedly to listen. At first I didn’t think much, if anything would appear on the pages of my special journal. But God is surprising me. There are words coming – some days more than others. One of the early messages from God is “Learn to be more patient. I can handle the details best on your behalf.” Yesterday’s message was silence from God. I commented back to God that I don’t feel abandoned. Instead I anticipate what God is planning for me during this time of silence. That’s growth for me. Patience, trust, faith that God is working on plans for me even when He is silent. I will continue to listen.
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