There is a time to travel and a time to rest. Resting hasn't been my strong point. Yet, I am finding a sweet peace of being okay with the here & now. This one has been particularly hard because I know deep down that while I have four months that August will be here before I know it. It is hard to not worry what is next. Yet even moments like this remind me that no matter where I go that I am not promised the easy life. I will always crave something but craving God's will is the best thing I can ever desire. Trust me my mind still fights for this truth even now when things haven't been what I expected.
You would think by now it would get easier to transition as well handle changes but no my friend I still sit at the very edge of my seat. Being here even in Louisville with my Love Thy Neighborhood team has taught me patiently press in even when your emotions uproar. Trust me! I am the queen of emotions. However, Love Thy Neighborhood has shown me as well that its important to bloom where your planted. If we are always on the go will miss the present. I don't honestly know what this details for me other then finding peace in Corbin in August till God takes me else where.
To live among the people in Corbin. Be present to the needs of my people. I don't know how long or what that looks like. However, who can put a time to forever? It is a daily choice to live where God has placed you! It's been a good perspective to even pray," God don't let me be complacent but let me follow you for the moment."
There will be times you wish yet there is beauty if will open our eyes what God is doing! This doesn't mean don't chase your goals. It simply means to look around you because truly time is short. Today I just read this Old Chinese poem that I think could speak volumes to our heart:
Go to the people
Live among them
Learn from them
Love them
Start with what you know
Build on what they have:
But of the best leaders
when their task is done
The people will remark
" We have done it ourselves"
So if we want to make the most look at the people around you. Life will always seem like there is more but remember people are your greatest adventure. Ask yourself, " How can I rest & enjoy those who God has given to me?"
