I’m 52, and I still think a lot like I did when I was a teenager
(not something to be real proud of).
I have now been married 35 years
(something to be real proud of).
I have a beautiful daughter, that love the Lord like David.
(I am so proud, so very proud of her)
I have a son, who married my daughter, who is the best man I know.
(That is something to be thankful for, and I am)
I have three grand kids that I am crazy in love with, and who own me, literally.
(Thank you Father)
I have been a redeemed follower of Jesus Christ for 27 years
(something I am amazed by still today).
I have a 15 year mortgage that will be paid of in 5 years.
(Something that makes me smile)
I have had the privilege of Shepherding my beloved Church for 10 years
(Thank you Jesus for such loving friends)!
My life could be the envy of others, I guess, if you were into envying middle aged fat guys that think they have things semi under control.
BUT.
I find myself so dry, and in need of the refreshing water of God’s Spirit to pour over me anew.
I need the Lord to breath on me anew.
I need to find my place at His feet, to quietly sit in the place of need, and humility.
I need the Lord to live in me in such a way that my life is lost in His presence, and Will.
I need Him.
I have nothing, but need.
I was just thinking last night about needing to sit in God’s presence… I can talk about my husband, call him, email him, text him, think about him, do things for him… but none of that (though fine) is the same as sitting with him and being together. Just the same I can think about God, read His word, sing about Him, write about Him, do things for Him, even pray - without really stopping and just sitting and resting in His presence. I’m so thankful He keeps reminding me of that and drawing me back to Him. : )
But the real reason I stopped by your blog is to mention something I just told Heather… that you preached something that she mentioned on her blog that inspired me that has in turn inspired my mom and that she’s going to share with the women at her church’s retreat in fall… I wrote on my blog about it last night and just wanted to say thanks for being a link in the chain. : )
~Melissa
Left by Melissa May on September 14th, 2009