Well, after three days in a truck, with a labradoodle who thinks she's a lap dog between Jack and I, and Rochelle and her mom in our Sequoia, with two dogs of their own in tow, we've made it to Amarillo. We were able to unload a U-Haul and fill our new house (thanks Rusty and Donnita) with more boxes then I remember going into the truck, set up beds, meet some neighbors, pick up a car that Shawn bought (and then take it back... that's another story), get Jack to baseball practice, enroll him in school, put up blinds (thanks Mema), unload more boxes where Shawn's office will be, navigate torrential rains, and stuff I'm not even sure about that Rochelle and her mom have been doing, Rochelle is making a house a home!
As Rochelle and her mom work hard turning a new house into a warm home I have been able to be with Megan as she runs from doctor to doctor, and early this morning to day surgery for a port replacement. Her treatment schedule is exhausting, but she navigates it like a pro. I'm proud of her!
Life is precious and when I find myself anxious about trying to accomplish more than I can, I am grateful for moments when God says, "be still." Well, to be honest, I'm not really grateful until I actually obey His words and "am still" in His presence. Being still is not comfortable, or really all that pleasant. But, heeding His words and working at stillness is not just about slowing down, or stopping what you are doing. Come on, let's face it, we all have a lot to do. Rather. being still is about doing all that you have to do and recognizing His presence all around you, empowering you to do (or not get done) all that you need to accomplish.
I know you're busy today, and slowing down is probably not an option! So, instead, try to "be still" in His presence in the midst of your busyness. Don't know how? Take a deep breath, hold it... hold it..., now as you exhale whisper the words, "thank you Jesus for Your presence." And go on about your day.
Inhale... hold it... whisper, "thank you Jesus for Your presence."
Blessings,
Shawn
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