May I Have Your Attention?
“Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.”
A gentle rain began to fall as I was finishing my walk this morning. It felt good, but it served a greater purpose.
I had let my mind drift from praying and from listening to God.
The rain was a wake-up call.
So, I got to thinking… Maybe some of the things that have happened this year are a wake-up call for us.
Back in December, my mind was on 2020. Planning ministry events for the coming year. How could we do more in the coming year?
Plans were made, but sometime in March all of that changed, as we all started to “shelter in place” because of Covid 19.
There was an interruption to our “normal” lives.
We may never truly understand why this happened.
But, I wonder if God is trying to get our attention.
I believe as a nation, we have turned from God, and have gone our own way. Could it be that God has allowed this to happen to draw our hearts back to Him? (2 Chronicles 7:14)
This “interruption” has also got more of us spending more time with family at home. Reconnecting with them.
But for some, it has meant being separated from family for a long time. It has made us more creative, as we are now using things like FaceTime and Zoom to keep us connected.
Also, this “interruption” has made some of us more reflective, helping us to slow down, breathe, and enjoy simple pleasures.
So, when there is an “interruption” in life, don’t get upset. Maybe God is trying to tell you something.
Draw near to God, and… breathe.
