Last night I had a really good talk with God. It was one of those talks that consisted more of weeping than actual praying. In the midst of the Kleenex and mascara trails on my face, I came to the realization that I have not been living a Proverbs 3:5 life recently. I have not been trusting Him with all of my heart; I have been leaning on my own understanding. I’ve relied on my own feeble smarts. BAD IDEA!
The solution He showed me through my mucus-filled quiet time to lead me to the path of change is a verse that keeps coming up in life: “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
I have to stop everything I’m doing if I want to hear from Him. This seems elemental, but it’s becoming increasingly difficult. Stop doing the laundry. Stop watching whatever is on TV. Stop playing Words With Friends. Yes, God is more important!
I used to be so good at this habit, but I have grown out of it. Now my goal is to grow back into the habit of being still, and knowing that He is God – knowing that I can do nothing about my current circumstances, but He is All Powerful and All-Sufficient. So my #1 goal for 2011 is to have at least one “date night” with God every week. This is an extension from my daily quiet time. This is an extended period of time to enjoy His company, and to be still.
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