Have you ever had those moments as a believer in Jesus where you wanted more? More wisdom, more insight, more creativity, more love, more compassion? I have and I've been thinking about that a lot lately.
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If you are new to my blog, thank you for checking it out! I started it years ago during one of our adoption processes. Writing is very cathartic for me even though I have not been disciplined or consistent in doing so, ever. This year I hope to change that by being more consistent in sharing what the Lord is teaching me. If you look back through my blog (not sure why you would, but in case you do) you'll find a variety of subjects I've written about.
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Back to more.....I'm now on staff at Highlands College www.highlandscollege.com and one of the things we have weekly for our students is Chapel services, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I absolutely love attending Chapel, for so many reasons. Worship is one of the primary ways the Lord speaks to me; but I also enjoy hearing from the best pastors and teachers who come to speak during Chapel each week. Several months ago one of those pastors spoke on John 3: 30, "He must become greater; I must become less." I continue to mull over this verse and the Lord continually brings it to mind. What does that look like for me? What does that look like for you?
How can I focus on that each day---making Him greater? In my thoughts, in my actions, in my words, how I spend my time. For me, much of making Him greater means that I have to quiet all the noise that tends to interrupt or fill my day. Things like social media, TV, conversations that are not life-giving, radio, making lists of things to accomplish; yada, yada, yada. So, the other day He told me, "You need to go out for a walk."
I love to walk in our neighborhood. It's during those times when I don't take my phone that I can hear Him speak the loudest. I had a lot to do, as it was a about 10 days before Christmas and it was cold outside. I didn't really want to go.....but years ago, I told the Lord that I would start saying, "Yes" when He asked me to do something, no matter how small it seemed. Asking me to go on a walk seemed small, so saying 'no' would have been easy. I started to make excuses in my head when I heard the Holy Spirit speak, "Go." So, I put on my shoes and coat and headed out the door.
It had only been a few minutes when He said, "You say you want more of Me; but at times you seem too busy." Ouch! "I'm here all the time and I love it when you spend time with Me and make this time a priority. I have so much I want to tell you. How to love your husband; how to parent your girls; how to be more effective in the role I've given you at HC." And the conversation continued. It was so sweet. His love for us is so great; we let so many moments go by each day where He wants to lavish us with His love, but we are so buys doing 'life' that those precious moments slip away.
Friends, let's make 2019 a year of more. More devoted in our relationship with the Lord, which will touch every other facet of our lives, making everything else richer and more meaningful. He loves each of you more than you could ever possibly know and He has so much He wants to give you.
John 3: 30 ~ "He must become greater; I must become less."
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