I sit eye to eye with two well respected agents. And I think, “Why do I write? What is it that keeps me tapping keys? Caught in this wave, of ever increasing thoughts and ideas?”
In realizing. I tell them. Next to my family…“There are only three things that I am truly passionate about. Writing. God. And the orphans.”
Each week I spend around twenty to thirty hours: Writing. Editing. Social networking in relation to my blog.
I love it. I love meeting new people. And as I click the letters before me, it is like toxins are relieved from a well within me. Effortlessly. Almost without me being present at all. Naturally. Healing. Freeing. In so many more ways than one.
However, recently…..God has been calling me. Away. Toward. His heart. To a place where I sit only with Him. Not in hopes to create a post. Or learn. Or gain more information. So that I can share with the thousands that come to my blog each week.
No, He wants me to stop. Be still. Rest in His glory. Wait on Him. Find delight. Not for what I can get. But because. He. Alone. Is worthy.
It’s been days that He has been speaking to me.
“Let be?” I have never heard that, except for during my recent Bible study. In the Amplified Version I have been digging through.
It says in the NASB version. Palms 46:10.
So, what does it mean to, “Let be?” “Cease from striving?”
Does that mean, taking five minutes, with coffee….to dissect a verse, or write frantically in a journey before me?
No, I think it’s something more. So much more.
Then, I go to church. What does our pastor talk about? Elijah on a hill and the still small voice. Speaking. In a way that can only be heard when we are still. Yep, the sermon basis? Be still.
So, as I “let be”….cut away some time, to seek God. Some time before school is out. To fast. Pray. Be alone with God. I will be taking a little break from blogging.
I say this hesitantly. I say this with a hand gripped tightly around a blog….and the writing….I love dearly.
However, I must loose my grip. Trust that God knows best. I MUST obey.
I will still be here each Tuesday for UNITE! Will you please make sure to stop by and join me?
And just as I hesitate to write this….I open the Word randomly, for just one more confirmation, before I post this. I open it to….
My thoughts and prayers will be with each one of you. As I climb my proverbial hill to be with the Lord. Rest in the clef of the mountain of His will. Praying His glory will meet me there.
At the same time….I would love your prayers. I will be seeking God’s direction regarding a non-profit forming, a Life Coaching business, and a book I am seeking Him about publishing.
Thanks so much for faithfully reading. For teaching me. For being patient with me. As I obey His will for a few weeks…or however long He wants to speak to me.
I will look forward to meeting up with each of you still, weekly. At UNITE! Here! Tuesdays!
You might also find me at TWITTER or Facebook.
Come join me, if you haven’t already.
Now to stop. Rest. Cease from striving. Let be. And KNOW. He alone is God…..
(Linking with Emily, Faith-filled Friday)
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Dear Jen
I hear your heart, dear friend! I will be praying that Pappa will meet you there in the cleft of the rock and show you which way He wants you to go. When He calls, dear friend, it is wise to listen.
Blessings
Mia
I so get that! Go with it…with Him. When He calls us away, we must obey or miss out on joy! Love the pictures. Take your time and listen…also tell me what you think of this post (if you get a chance! ) Blessings, and prayers, Dawn
Hoping God meets you in a special way as you take the time for sabbatical, to pray and listen. Visiting from Imperfect Prose, so glad you linked up with us.
I love you, my friend, and your heart that is in pursuit of Him. As I sat in the prayer room today, a singer on the web stream sang a prophetic song about how, when we are obedient to lay it all down, God will return to us, and sometimes even better than before. As you seek Him and lean into His voice, I pray He will speak to your heart and meet you in the ways your heart desires.
P)raying God’s blessings on your ministry, your book and especially your own heart as you draw near to Him.
As you know, it’s like you’ve been in my head reading my thoughts. I feel much the same way. Yesterday, after I published my post about taking a break, our internet was out for over 12 hours. What a gift! I caught up on some reading and was further convicted about my need to spend unplugged time with God. So, yes, right there with you and you will be in my prayers!
Friend, I understand. I often need to take these breaks to just get quiet enough to hear the Shepherd’s voice over the noise of the cyber world. May you be blessed. Take all the time you need. We’ll be waiting. Love e.
I know this comes with mixed feelings, but no regrets when you are following God’s lead.
May God continue to bless your plans.