Time That Does More

This blog has three parts. You’ll catch on. Also, I promise I will get some more pictures in here one of these days. 

Introduction to sabbath. That was part of our message today, along with intimacy, mission, and community. Tomorrow all of the squads will be taking a half sabbath, devoted specifically to dwelling intimately in the presence of God, and listening to hear his voice. I have no expectation for the impending morning but I do however, have immense expectancy. I know the Lord will speak, and I know that I will be directed towards the next step. Big or small. 

I have already felt God’s presence in this short time that I’ve been here and my desire to simply focus has been much easier to tap into, and I pray that specifically for tomorrow morning that my focus would not be wavered by distraction. Whether the Lord call me to fasting or exercise or humility, I expectantly wait. Simply to be still in spirit, and to hear clearly from the father. Should I be called to wait until I do, then so be it. I will wait. 

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Sabbath morning.  I went on a two mile jog, because I needed to get out of my comfort zone physically. I did it way quicker than I thought, and barely sweat the entire time. It was fun to say the least, and the goal was quickly accomplished. It was amazing just to run and run and run, and now I actually feel better than I did before I ran. Jokes on me I guess hah. 

We ate breakfast later than usual, and then proceeded with our Sabbath morning. I meditated on my journal questions for as long as possible until I truly heard the lord just calling me to rest. That was when I realized that for the past week leading all the way up to this point, I’ve been on the grind non stop and have failed to take time to rest with God. 

So that’s what I did! I laid down face down on the conference room carpet, and took the first nap I’ve taken in a long time. Our sabbath session time was about two hours and I woke up right when the session ended. Perfect timing. I’m not going to lie, I am still quite tired, but I feel full and refilled by the spirit after meditation and rest (physically) with God. I needed that nap way more than I would’ve ever admitted.

At this moment, I’m taking the time to write this blog and reflect on the time this morning and everything my team and I discussed at debrief. 

These next coming weeks will be difficult, but much more fruitful and filled with blessings from God. 

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Over all today the Lord has filled me up for the time that I know is difficult; that time is coming very soon. I have absolutely no idea what God has in store for the many tomorrows, but I am awaiting expectantly. It’s going to take a lot of courage to give God more so that there is more space within for him to be a part of, as well as to transform. I’m learning to take opportunities to rest. We all need time alone with God to rest and invest.