Rest

The storm clouds have passed. The damage is being assessed. There are still some lingering effects. As crazy as it sounds, the rain battering on the window lulled me into a deep sleep. I slept through the storm. Others slept through the storm because their power was out, and there was nothing to do, but sleep. What if you were able to sleep through the storms in your life? What if you had enough faith to say, "I've done all I could do, it's up to you God." What if you trusted enough to rest in peace, to rest in God and know that it's out of your control. I've learned that I'm not in control. There are circumstances that are simply above my pay grade, that is when I've learned to let go and let God. Have faith and rest on his promises. This too shall pass. 

Position

Sometimes, I feel like I should be further along than I am. I tend to forget my past accomplishments and only focus on what's not working now. It's easy to forget yesterday's victory. It's easy to not notice all the progress you've made. Sometimes, we forget the destination and only see our current position. Our perspective on our position needs to change. Think of your position as preparation for your next victory. You are gaining skills you will need in the next season of your life. Maybe you are being taught a lesson in patience. Maybe you are in the midst of a season of rest because you never take the time to when you are busy. Maybe you are recovering from a setback or a breakup. Whatever position you are in, there is a purpose. You may not understand it now, but in time you will. Learn today's lesson. Gain a new perspective, and play your position. 

Calibrate

It's amazing how we take better care of our stuff than we do ourselves. We value our possessions more than we do people. We ignore warning signs in our lives, but acknowledge every check engine light in our cars. We need to reassess our lives. Every now and again we need to evaluate our lives. Are you on task with your personal goals? What does your financial health look like? Are you physically and spiritually healthy? Do you have any toxic relationships you need to purge? Do you have any malnourished relationships you need to cultivate?  We need to make sure that we are functioning at our potential. We need to identify areas of need and personal stressors. Are you getting enough rest? Are you taking enough down time? Do you enjoy your life or do you just work? We all need to calibrate.  

Still

As a child, I hated to sit still. I hated waiting. I always wanted to be in the mix. In fact, my curiosity was the reason I got into trouble. I had to know. I had to see. I had to do. The words, "sit down," sounded like a jail sentence. I have to admit as an adult, I still struggle with stillness. There is so much to do. Clothes need to be washed. The house needs to be cleaned. I have errands to run, and groceries to buy. Do. Do. Do. I honestly felt like I could not be productive unless I was doing something. I had to check everything off my "to do" list. Rest couldn't be productive, right?

Wrong. Our bodies need us to rest in order to function properly. We need to sit down after a long day to recoup. We need to be still, so we can hear the murmurings of our heart. I am still learning these lessons. Everything does not have to be done today. These dishes can sit in the sink. There will always be more clothes to wash. Order a pizza. You can get groceries tomorrow. Believe it or not rest is productive. Be still. Listen to birds chirp. Enjoy the beat of your own heart. Let someone else wear your cape today. Your "to do" list can wait. Just be still.