Day 8: March 14, 2014 (1 day late)
Be still, and know that I am God.
Psalm 47:10
This is not only one of my life verses, it’s a message I’ve been receiving a lot lately. A LOT. And while I’m in a season of boring, as I call it, I keep wanting for more. More fun, more joy, more anything. Day in and day out right now I’m plugging along tackling one task, problem, issue at a time. And through it all (mostly) I am just existing. Or so it seems.
My existence each day is intentional. Its God’s plan for me to be in a season of still. Because without a time of pause in our lives now and then, we would never have the incredibly painful and rewarding opportunity to transform into who God wants us to be.
And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 4:18
What God has gifted me is the time and space to explore the depths of who I was and who I am no longer. He has shown me where my hurts and regrets are holding me back from letting go and moving forward. He reminds me daily that I am loved. So loved. And he knows at the core of my soul I don’t believe that.
…and to know this love that surpasses knowledge – that you may he filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Ephesians 4:19
He gave me incredible opportunities in the past year that stirred my heart in a way that began my revival. And now, in my time of pause, he is holding me close to work on healing. And while I am open to him showing me the pain I hold so close, I have not yet let him fully in to take it once and for all from me.
And mostly, I think I am afraid. I am afraid of the pain I might relive emotionally in order to move past it. And even though I know it will be so freeing, I am scared to let it go.
What pain are you holding on to? What does God want to release you from? Pray and ask him about it today.
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tainted fishsticks 
Wow, great post. I feel like I’m at a time when I need to be still and heal, but there always feels like there’s so much that I need to do. Really like the post with the scripture verses mixed in. Make a lot of sense, thanks for posting. 🙂
Thanks Kyle! It’s hard to slow down sometimes and deal with our junk. I hope you take this time to heal.
“And He knows at the core of my soul I don’t believe that [I am loved].” I honor your bravery and truth…I believe it’s where & how He heals us. Stay strong & believe in His promises. {hugs}
Thanks Tammy!