Reflections of Life Reflective Encouragement

The Journey

You can take the first step!

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“Listen to your heartbeat”

When is the last time you took a moment to be quiet and listen for the sound of your heartbeat….dun dunt – dun dunt? Or experienced yourself breathe…the still air drawn in as it lifts your chest and extends your abdomen before the release…awe. I think it takes courage to be still with yourself.  I believe we don’t take enough time for stillness in our overstimulated lives,though that is just what we need.  Stillness before the Lord. Have you ever considered that our very life began with a heartbeat, followed by a breath of life that awakened the anticipation of our first step in life’s journey. I have learned the importance of being brave and taking the first step to be still with the Lord.  Because it is there that I find the courage for the next step of each journey even when the path is difficult or unclear.

Much like a child learning to walk, we are driven by the desire and inspiration that power our courage to take each step and keep get up when we fall.  I’m sure we family-822558__340each have an image in mind of a precious child taking their first steps. For me, it’s the twinkle in her eye that reveals a desire within to just get to her daddy’s hands. Because she’s inspired to be swept up into his safe and loving arms to celebrate her accomplishment or pick her up when she falls, she is courageous.  She trusts her daddy.

How trusting are you of your Abba Father?  I know the level of trust that I have of my Abba Father is reflected in the courage with which I live my life. Maybe you can relate?  It’s not a natural thing to be still before the Lord. But as I shared earlier I have learned to “just do it”, like the Nike motto inspires us.  I remember a time when

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“Just Do IT!”

I had to do just that- choose to be courageous.  The choice became evident one day when I was wrestling with the feeling that I was missing out on life. Part of me argued that missing out didn’t make sense because I was involved in so many “good” things for the kingdom. That argument won the first round.  I let the feeling linger just setting it aside as I trusted that it would pass while I kept doing “good” things.”  Then, unexpectedly, came round two as I was reading in my devo time.  There it was!  A message from Christ himself about how abundant life with him is intended to be something we experience now. (John 10:10John 10:10
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). I was missing out!  I was not experiencing much joy in my life, no matter what I did.

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To my knees I went.   I chose to be brave, to pray, and seek the Lord about why I was missing out on the abundant life he has for me. The feeling I had was a nudge to reflect and be still with the Lord. When I did, it become clear I had been letting the thief rob me without putting up a fight. I needed to be still with the Lord and delight in Him so He could refocus my desire, he could inspire me for His Kingdom, and cultivate my courage to step out with confidence as he shows me his ways. A verse that I turn to often is Psalm 25:4-5Psalm 25:4-5
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. One day it literally kept me from a complete breakdown…but that faith adventure is for another time.

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What is your desire?  Listen for it.  Where is your inspiration found?  Experience it as you breathe.  Are you living with courage? What steps are you taking to live out the desires and inspirations the Lord has placed in you?  No matter what your answers are, know that   you can find courage in the Lord.

We can be courageous and take the next step!   We need to just come to the Lord with childlike faith (Luke 18:17Luke 18:17
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) even the size of a mustard seed (Mathew 17:20) and trust our Father in Heaven. In Psalm 37:4-6Psalm 37:4-6
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we are reminded that when we delight ourselves in the Lord he gives us the desires of our heart. How will you delight in the Lord today? This week?

Are you looking for renewed desire, inspiration, and more courage for your journey?

Can you relate to needing to be still with the Lord and just breathe? He is waiting!

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“You can take the first step with God!”

Please share how you spend time delighting in the Lord.

Be Alert~ Stay Strong~ Pray Always

Warrior~Princess  Sherry

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