The Meadow

God is re-awakening my soul. I’ve felt heavy and burdened lately by the management of stuff, schedules, and endless ‘to do’ lists. I’ve felt like I’m hiking a rocky, muddy path, and my foot keeps slipping. I grapple for a branch or rock so I don’t fall. I find my footing for a few minutes, and then I step on another wet leaf and almost go down again. But I keep climbing. I keep walking – one foot in front of the other. And I’m finally seeing a clearing ahead. I’m not there yet, and there are many loose rocks, wet leaves, and clumps of mud in front of me, but there is also light shining through the trees. I can see glimpses of a gorgeous meadow full of wildflowers. I’m not sure how much farther it is, or how long or short the time in the meadow will last, but I’m hopeful for at least a few moments in it. I’m thankful for the rays of sunshine on my face now. I’m thankful for even a glimpse of the clearing.

God is SO faithful to His people. He is love, life, light, and beauty. He is peace. He is joy. And the wildest part? HE indwells me. 

This truth is bringing light to me today. This truth is lifting the weight off my shoulders. GOD Himself indwells me.

Because of HIS Spirit within me, there IS peace, hope, and stability. HE is the stability of my times (Isaiah 33:6). HE is my treasure and delight. I can live THIS moment, THIS day – free in Him.

I can’t live tomorrow – its not here yet.

I can’t live someone else’s life – it belongs to them.

But I can live my life, today, listening to the wind of God’s Spirit in me.

I can read and follow the voice of God, through the Word written by His hand.

So today... I pray, write, do laundry, cook, clean, hold my babies, love my husband, and see a world outside of myself... because of HIM.

Where are you on the path today?

Already in the meadow? Enjoy the sun and wildflowers!

Slipping along in the mud? Hang on – keep climbing!

Fallen off the path completely and unable to get up? Reach out a hand, and let the person next to you pull you up. Lean into the Spirit of God, and He will direct you to Himself. 

There IS hope. There IS light. Keep walking dear friend. One foot in front of the other. Deep breath. You CAN breathe. You CAN move. Regardless of how you feel right now, you’re not stuck. You’re not alone.  Keep walking. ONE step at a time. Walk in the direction of God.