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Bored or Busy? Learning to Be Still and Wait on God
BOREDOM…is never a good thing in my life. In the past, my boredom has always preceded a season of flurried activity; like the quiet before the storm. Despite wanting to enjoy the quiet, I am itching to hit the road running; and not towards hum-drum of everyday life either. Sure, I know there’s laundry to be done and food to be cooked. And I’m ready to tackle those things–right after I read all these crafty articles on Bliss and refinish that old chair and…
Sigh. I know this song all too well. That’s when I turn my attention to this:
“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.” (ERV Psalm 62:5)
Instead of seeking after busyness, laundry not included, I’ve been seeking Him out more than ever. I want to do the things on His “to do” list, not mine. I don’t want to dive head first into another Maryellen idea–I’d rather wait for His.
Like when God tugged at my heart to become a nurse. Up until that point, I was BORED and often spent my time watching Turner Classic Movies. As I faithfully and obediently entered a three-year season of non-stop activity, my boredom came to a screeching halt! But, I became a nurse–just like myFather wanted.
So, in this moment I call now, I will do as Psalms 46:10 suggests: “…be still and know that I am God.“
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This post hit close to home cuz my oldest son calls me habititual busy! And I was at revival at church last night the preacher spoke on being still and waiting on God. Think He may be trying to tell me something, and just maybe I should slow down and listen . Thanks
Lori, I am not good at this either. But I am finding this to be an intense time before the Lord. I figure I can either lay down in green pastures, or risk Him pushing me down!
Be blessed in the stillness.
Thanks for the reminder Maryellen. I struggle with this issue all the time. It can feel impossible, until I remind myself how much smoother life runs when I keep Spirit at the centre, instead of my To Do list.
–V
So true Vanessa! I can spend bits and pieces of my time with Him, and always do. But He seems to want some real “Him and Mair” time these days. Kind of like when the kids want me alone, not just to chat but rather to talk. Yeah, like that. Pencil Him in girl. His schedule is always open for ya’! xoxo