This morning as I got up and started into my devotional time I could not dispel the sense that I must get things done!  Winter is coming and I have lots of work to get things put away, cleaned, stored, and ready for the winter rest.  On the other hand, I had the sense that I need to get everyone involved in the recent conference, focused on their next steps so we profit all we can from what we learned.  Then, of course, I was quickly brought back to focus myself by that nudging reminder that I AM NOT IN CHARGE.  I am to respond to what God has given me to respond to.  The sense of urgency I always have about my own priorities is OK as long as the energy behind it is completing God’s timetable and not my own.  It starts with me sorting out with God what He is behind and what He isn’t yet ready to have done.  I’m always amazed how much God is intricately connected to all of my life if I only take the opportunity to stop, listen, communicate and listen more, and then obey.  Even this morning I felt God saying obedience looks like restraint on some projects while others need action now.  He is AMAZING.

In the middle of yesterday’s rest and regrouping from the weekend I had a couple calls regarding a man in crisis and a boy who needs help.  Two men are wanting to help the one in crisis and mom was wanting to know if I could meet with her son.  In all of this I couldn’t help but think how personal God becomes when we allow ourselves to be used by Him.  The two men helping the one are fairly new in their own recovery journey and now that they have a chance to reach into the life of one hurting, they were scared and nervous.  It was rewarding to simply remind them of the steps they’ve taken and help the one see his need to take his own.  God is so good at building His children to model Him and help them focus others on Him.  I love this about our Father!  He is worthy of all praise!