Recently I ran in circles. Circles that I didn't have time for. Circles that made me dizzy and my knees knock. I spent the week thinking and praying. In that order. Big mistake.
When I sat down for my Bible reading I turned to the next reference on my list (I'm reading through chronologically) while asking God to direct me. My mind was full of seeking God's will, and here's what I read:
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and let your heart take courage;
yes, wait for the Lord. ~Psalm 27:14
Did I mention that the circles I was running in terrifies me? When I read Psalm 27:14 I was struck all over again by it (this is a favorite verse of mine).
Take courage.
Wait.
I'm not a patient person. I tend to leap before I look and then scream all the way down. I do NOT want to do that this time. So, once again, I followed my trail of verses on this topic. (Isn't God good!! He knew I needed to be directed to that verse and that wait/take courage topic today.)
I still don't know if I should leap, but that's not the issue any longer and I have peace. All the Psalms I read this morning were from the time when David was fleeing Saul. David knew he was God's chosen and anointed king, but he didn't rush and snatch the throne. He waited for God's timing and God taught him great things during those years. That's what I want. God's timing for doing God's work—whatever that work is.
As I continued to follow my trail I was directed to Psalm 25:3, but I ended up on verses 4-5. “Make me know Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; for You I wait all the day.”
I'm claiming those verses especially as I wait and seek (and take courage). But not just those. As I continued on with my reading schedule I was directed to Psalm 31. I tell ya, God is so good!
For You are my rock and my fortress; for Your name's sake You will lead me and guide me. ~Psalm 31:3
God WILL lead me. I have His word on that. I don't need to worry about it. I don't need to run in circles. For His name's sake He will lead me.
So tell me, are you running in circles?
When I get in that frame of mind, the Lord whispers ... Rest in Me! Good points to take to heart, Peej!
ReplyDeleteI love the verses you selected and your busy hamster, too! This is wonderful encouragement for today, Peej.
ReplyDeleteThe Lord provides all the answers if only we take the time to seek. Your post is a great reminder of that.
ReplyDeleteYou KNOW I've so been there. GREAT verses, and a fabulous message, dear Peejers.
ReplyDeleteThe old saying: "The faster I goes, the behinder I gets" really applies to our walk with God. We do like to beat Him to His destination for us, don't we? Trouble is we don't always know what the destination is and end up heading in the wrong direction!
ReplyDeleteGreat reminder.
Yes, Mid--it's about resting in Him.
ReplyDeleteLynda, you are sooo right! I've run ahead so often, only to find out what I thought was the destination, wasn't. I'm learning. Slowly. *eye roll*
So often He reminds me to "Be still"!
ReplyDeleteBeing a "do-er" more than a "be-er" (Thanks, Lisa) this takes me way out of my comfort zone!
"Wait for the Lord;
be strong and let your heart take courage;
yes, wait for the Lord. ~Psalm 27:14"
This is my verse for 2011, and I'm trying each day to "be"come comfortable waiting on Him!
Thanks, Patty - love you!
Hey! Peejers!!!! Did I say you could post my picture on this blog??? :) lol. That's me for sure. Graduation month. Busy crazy. I feel like that mouse up there. How do I stop this craaazy thing?
ReplyDeleteROFL Laury!! But you're sooooo cute!! I couldn't resist! =]
ReplyDeleteYeah, I bet this May is extra busy for you. =[
How to stop? well, I think the girls were right on target: Getting alone with God and just breathing in Him. Yanno?
Love ya, girl!
Yes, Rita!! Be-ing still and be-ing a be-er rather than a do-er is so key.
ReplyDeleteI constantly get reminded that I forgot to acknowledge God when I run off into the day. When things get crazy I remember, "Oh, I forgot You Lord" Not Okay.
ReplyDeleteThe past few weeks have been spent, seemingly, running in place but needing to be in several locations at once. Thankfully, a season like this soon subsides and order returns. For a while. Maybe next time I'll remember to take things as they come and "Wait for the Lord." Thanks, Patty. Your writing is always inspirational.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless.
Interesting that He saw fit to repeat the admonition to wait. I think He did that for me personally.
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