Okay, so here is my un-SayGoBeDo moment for the week. I was at a house of worship for my church the other day, and I had a feeling that when I left I should go straight to practice. However, coming out, I thought of my plans to move across the city, and decided that I knew better - I'd pack and move my stuff first, then practice later in the evening, after all, what could putting it back for a few hours do?
I packed my stuff and moved it to the other house. Then, I went to practice, satisfied that I knew what I was doing. Unfortunately, the practice did not go well at all. I could not concentrate, and my fingers seemed to be stiff. I began to wonder what was wrong, and was relieved when a friend called and I could leave.
Talking to my friend, I began to realize that a lot of the decisions I had been making - to move to that particular spot on that day, for instance, were based on what I wanted, not what my Higher Allegiance wanted or even what could best serve other people. I was frankly selfish. In addition, I'd tried to justify my own way or will against God's or other people's.
The long and short of it is, I moved back out, and have been hauling my stuff around for about a day until I go to where I am really supposed to be, the place where God wants me. Had I followed the initial impression to practice first instead of pack, I am almost certain that I would not be in the uncomfortable position I am in now. It makes me realize that honestly the very smallest things make all the difference. I never would have guessed that a tiny thing like rearranging my schedule would have had such dramatic, far-reaching effects. It is hard to love the little things when they affect you in such a fashion, but at least right now I am learning from them!
Wow Emily! Thank you for sharing that story! As hard as it is, those hard experiences are often what teach us the most...
This morning, I woke up and immediately began thinking about all the things that I need to accomplish. Along with all this thinking came worry that I wouldn't be able to get it all done. I took a few minutes to be still and to pray to my Creator. Because I trust Him, I know that He will help me to accomplish all the little things I have to do, but I must first make sure that there is always an open channel between me and Him, so that I am ready and able to hear and act.
Okay, so here is my un-SayGoBeDo moment for the week. I was at a house of worship for my church the other day, and I had a feeling that when I left I should go straight to practice. However, coming out, I thought of my plans to move across the city, and decided that I knew better - I'd pack and move my stuff first, then practice later in the evening, after all, what could putting it back for a few hours do?
ReplyDeleteI packed my stuff and moved it to the other house. Then, I went to practice, satisfied that I knew what I was doing. Unfortunately, the practice did not go well at all. I could not concentrate, and my fingers seemed to be stiff. I began to wonder what was wrong, and was relieved when a friend called and I could leave.
Talking to my friend, I began to realize that a lot of the decisions I had been making - to move to that particular spot on that day, for instance, were based on what I wanted, not what my Higher Allegiance wanted or even what could best serve other people. I was frankly selfish. In addition, I'd tried to justify my own way or will against God's or other people's.
The long and short of it is, I moved back out, and have been hauling my stuff around for about a day until I go to where I am really supposed to be, the place where God wants me. Had I followed the initial impression to practice first instead of pack, I am almost certain that I would not be in the uncomfortable position I am in now. It makes me realize that honestly the very smallest things make all the difference. I never would have guessed that a tiny thing like rearranging my schedule would have had such dramatic, far-reaching effects. It is hard to love the little things when they affect you in such a fashion, but at least right now I am learning from them!
Wow Emily! Thank you for sharing that story! As hard as it is, those hard experiences are often what teach us the most...
ReplyDeleteThis morning, I woke up and immediately began thinking about all the things that I need to accomplish. Along with all this thinking came worry that I wouldn't be able to get it all done. I took a few minutes to be still and to pray to my Creator. Because I trust Him, I know that He will help me to accomplish all the little things I have to do, but I must first make sure that there is always an open channel between me and Him, so that I am ready and able to hear and act.