Hearing His Voice in the Fast Lane

This week has been challenging again as I experienced “Life in the fast lane”.  Finding time to “Be Still” is such a struggle for me.
I think if only I had more time, but if I had more time then I would be totally exhausted. It’s not my lack of time but how I use my time that makes the difference.
This past Sunday, our pastor “Triple dog dared the church to spend 40 days in the Lord’s Word and in prayer” Although I love to read the Lord’s Word and pray, it seemed to be a challenge more than ever. He warned us that we would come up against all kinds of difficulties, challenges, and perhaps hardships. I knew Pastor Jeff was right because our enemy does not want us to have victory; especially as a group of believers moving in the same direction.
Other than my computer dying and our heating and air dying, I have had an incredible week. John and I celebrated thirty-one years of marriage and all my basic needs were provided for and my family is well.
As I think of the pain and suffering in the world I realize that I am truly blessed and should shout with joy rather than mumble and grumble for my little inconveniences.
At the moment I have four couples that are friends of mine whose hearts are broken because their child is incarcerated. A dear friend just lost his beloved wife and mother of their children. Another friend is holding on to hope that her young daughter will survive leukemia. We all are watching in horror at the pain and suffering in Haiti.
With all these things in mind I am reminded by the Lord that my life is not my own. Pastor Jeff could not have foreseen the pain in Haiti and he does not know the pain in the lives of my friends and your friends. But he knows the Lord wants to equip each of us so we can be the representation of His Hope to those who are suffering.
With this in mind, I look forward to the time I can “Be Still” in the presence of the Lord and in His Word. I desire to hear His voice and hear how I can be a part of His plan.
Ginger