Good morning.
The last three days were more of a marathon than I anticipated. I had two competing deadlines Friday, and I have another major one tomorrow. Not only did I write 10 hours Thursday, but Friday was also a 10-hour day and yesterday was a 9-hour day. I'm moving and thinking a little slowly this morning.
Tomorrow, I start what looks to be another long week, so I'm taking it very easy today. We're going grocery shopping, and that's it as far as work / chores is concerned.
What I want to share, though, is something that happened yesterday. When I woke up in the morning, I really didn't know how I was going to get through the day. But as I sat down to the computer, I felt the Lord giving me an image of floating, relaxed on a salty sea. I sensed that he was telling me not to fight my workload but just to give myself to it and do each task as it came. So that's what I did, and I accomplished more yesterday than I expected I would. I thought I was going to have to carry about four hours of work into Monday in order to meet tomorrow's deadline. Instead, I have only about two hours to do. The reason this is so important is that I have a full day of work for my other job once I finish the carryover.
Yesterday, it was really tempting to skip my prayer time and get right to work after breakfast, but I chose not to do that. I'm glad I didn't. I don't know if I would have sensed God's message to me if I hadn't been listening.
Have a restful Sunday.
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Thanks for sharing Ruth, this post is inspirational. Have a good realxing day, enjoy the shopping!
Thank you for sharing this, Ruth. Sometimes we just have to hand our burdens over to faith, don't we?
May God bless you in your rest, your prayer, your listening and in your work tomorrow.
ruth,
what a fabulous testimony! His arms are capable enough to carry your work load and you too!!
as you rest and refresh today, i pray that your reservoir will be filled to overflowing.
I love your image of floating.
I just love how God relates to us...as he knows us best. So....for some of us imagery and words...right? He is great that way...and you are right...probably knowing that you could relate to that beautiful picture of ease he gave it to you. Well then girl, as you head into another week tomorrow...take it easy. Wonderful that you have been able to put in those hours...I am sure they were necessary though tiring.
What a great post. I hope next week goes well for you - and you enjoy your rest today.
Love,
fiwa
Thanks for sharing that Ruth. That inspires me to face Monday and all the difficult children that I sometimes am not eager to face.
thank you for sharing this lovely message from God, Ruth. A reminder to me not to skip my own prayer time :).
Absolutely wonderful, Ruth! Thank you.
What a great answered prayer. Have a wonderful Monday!
Ruth, I know exactly the type of experience that you had. I've had some like that, too. It really bares witness to how important it is to have morning prayer. On the days that I forget and skip it, things just don't go as well.
Thank you for reminding me of what is truly important by sharing your experience.
Blessings,
Elizabeth
God works wonderous things.
Wow....I can't imagine writing 10 hours in a day. Blessings to you in all your endeavors and in your listenings to God's promptings!
Great to hear the good news about Evan - Hope your not pushing yourself too hard. Take care!
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