Stopping to take a breath, taking a moment to be at peace, and just listening for God's presence in your life. He walks with us every second of every day, but it often doesn't feel like it. Life moves too fast, there's too much to do and we're stressing or worrying about something. How can we feel God's presence when our lives are moving full speed ahead? Remember when life was just a little bit slower...before smartphones, before cell phones even, or before the internet. Did you take life in more fully? There weren't as many distractions back then. We actually talked to people on the phone (instead of texting) and we weren't constantly checking our emails or Facebook.
As man progresses (with technology) and daily life, does God progress with us? Or is His word meant to ground us, bring us back to a simpler self to remind us of the true meaning of life? I've always believed that everything happens for a reason. Sometimes we have a vague idea of what that reason is while it's happening, but most times we don't know what the reason is until days, months, or even years later. That's especially true when you've been devastated by a tragic event in your life. How can you see the reason of this horrible thing when it's happening? You can't. It takes time....but, if you're truly listening and leaning in to what God is telling you, where he's guiding you, what he's taught you about yourself...then you know. The reason becomes clear and you can see the incredible path he's walked with you.
So, wherever your path leads you...whatever disappointments come your way...whatever success you achieve...lean in, take it all in and be grateful.
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