What does this picture speak to you? Two benches, falling leaves and you.
To me it says...... the crisp air of Autumn, the gently falling colorful leaves, my fall boots, sweaters and scarves I forgot I owned, it's a nice fall experience of life. Add a pumpkin spice coffee and here would be the makings of a perfectly lovely afternoon.
Sadly...... women in ministry are far too busy to stop and enjoy the sights, smells, tastes, feelings and the warmth of God's changing nature. And beyond the explosion of senses? The inability to set and absorb the Presence of the Lord personally..... alone.... in quiet solitude. It's this, that is lost. We. Are. Too. Busy.
BUT ...... THIS is exactly what you need to do. To regain your balance, your peace of mind and your personal inner sanctuary with God.
If you have to schedule it in - pencil in an appointment for yourself - it can be essential to your wellbeing. You've often heard about 'stopping to smell the roses'? Same concept - but a different season in life. Do you know what season you are in? Are you prepared emotionally for what's coming next?
When leaves are dying and trees are going into a period of rest such as Fall into Winter - so we should watch, learn and also change our mindset about all functions in our lives. Every part of life cycles naturally - do we?
Find a spot outside, get alone, watch God's creation and listen for His whispers in your heart. You will be refreshed in a new way privately as well as become prepared.
Your bench awaits...... God is already setting there on His bench, just waiting on you.
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