Being Still is Not Easy!

My precious husband told me when this season started and my "antsy side " arose, "Angie, it's okay to do nothing! " I had never allowed myself to consider that option. I am a doer, a worker bee, mom, Mimi, a baseball wife, creative, foodie, planning person! But the process of this season has given me glimpses of serenity in the small and simple things, peace in the scaled back, & joy in the purposeful! 

I've had the pleasure of meeting some younger versions of myself, who like me, have chosen to be fully engaged in the game of baseball… Little kids and all! Every five days we are living out of suitcases… In a new hotel... In a new town… Sweating in the summer heat as we cheer for our guys!  I have also gotten to meet some sweet TN native who have some wonderful stories! 

My life-all life -is an adventure! When I try to do it without the gift of being still and knowing Whose I am...my life can quickly accumulate empty static and chaos. My challenge today is: "Be Still and Know That I Am God!"

Gifts are something we don't ask for...they are a surprise..a treat! The best gifts come from those who know us best!  My heavenly Dad has given me a gift this summer. He placed us in a very small town, where in a day...I am entertained by the yard wildlife and going to the local laundromat to meet folks and hear their stories... Making some cupcakes… And catching the last few innings of a ball game! I have had the time to Be Still and Know that He is God! I am truly thankful for this much-needed and timely gift!

Having time to reflect and be thankful… To think through issues… To relax… To pray… Has taken some getting used to. Isn't that pitiful? I've seen my "busyness" has oftentimes been nothing more than my desire for acceptance and "atta girls" spinning my life way too fast. 

I've spent too much time "chasing my tail" for what Jesus has already given me---His Love & Grace. I am "accepted in the Beloved."

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 I am loved. You are loved. We are safe in the arms of Gentle Jesus!  

Practicing Being Still & Knowing He Is God, is a daily privilege described beautifully in this song---HERE, by Kari Jobe. 

http://m.godtube.com/watch/?v=FMM2C1NU

Thank you Emily Davis @EmilyGorin for sharing this with me! xoxo

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