Plugged In and Getting Dirty

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Time sure flies when you are having fun! It has been a crazy long time since I added my two cents to anything on this blog, but I’ve been in a writing slump. I would sit down at a computer, begin typing, and realize that my words were empty. PLAIN! Staring back at me with no emotion and lacking in spirit.

I’m sure I’m not too much different than most. I have days go by that are filled with so much activity that I cheat God out on His time; knowing full well that He is there when I choose to reconnect and plug back in.

It’s this “pluggin’ back in thing” I started conversing with God about not too long ago. Sometimes my faith in God is so sure things will turn out exactly how they are supposed to that I don’t do my share of the work so God can bring it about.

That may sound a little confusing. Let me try to explain a little further.

I know God has a wonderful, deep plan. He sacrificed Christ’s life so that I may live eternity in His Kingdom. But, I’m not living in His promised land now. I’m here on Earth and through my connection/relationship with God, I submit to carry out His will. But am I really submitting to His will when I don’t build a connection/relationship with others? If I’m throwing my hands into the air and saying “God’s Will Be Done” but the words are motivated not from faith but from hopelessness, then I am disconnected.

What did you do the last time God challenged you? Did you listen to His call to grow into a more intimate relationship, or did you unplug so you wouldn’t have to be involved and get your hands a little dirty? I know what I’m guilty of lately, so I’m working on being present and plugged in for the even the smallest moments when I can see God’s hand at work. I pray that He finds me a worthy vessel to deliver His blessings.

Cheryl

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Announcing a New Thang

I am not a go-it-alone-er. I prefer groups. Heck, I can barely buy a new shirt without first consulting a committee. Not that I don’t relish some alone time here and there, but generally I’m a people person.

Even though, God whispers:

It’s time to try on some wings and do a little solo flyin’.”

I assume I’ve heard wrong because hello? I don’t do solo.

But He keeps speaking the same message to my heart:

You can do all things through Me.”

So I start to think and act like the God who spoke the earth into existence (Bible gateway ref.) can handle formulating a good plan for moi.

It seems silly, really. Why fret about my little ol’, diminutive corner here? I mean, it’s not like I’m climbing Pike’s Peak. Still, turning inside thoughts to outside words sometimes takes mountain-climbing bravery. Whether you’re read by just your Mama or millions, it takes courage to leak heart through words. And when you do it without the protective cover of friends…well, it’s even scarier.

We are turning a new leaf of sorts at Moms Sharpening Moms. Rebecca, Cheryl, Jen and I may still pop in to write from time to time at our fine first home. Nevertheless, as life goes and seasons change we find God’s desire is for yours truly to try on some wings and do a little flyin’-a little solo flyin’-at her own place. I hope you’ll visit me over there, cuz have I mentioned how I reeeeaaallly hate being alone?

Together we can do some blue skies chasing.

His work-in-progress,

Kristen

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