Sometimes He Makes Us Lie Down

In June of 2009 I was living in Gadsden, Alabama and was very involved in my church and community. In July we moved to Birmingham. Since that time, everyone I know has heard me say "Just pray that I find my place!" (I said it to you more than once didn't I?)

I have frantically dipped my finger into multiple ministries and contacted others, all the while begging God to "show me my place!" I figured I was way too old to waste any time so I should hurry, and hoped God would too. In the months that followed, my activity progressed to a crescendo of perpetual motion. This culminated in a six week sprint of over 3,500 out of town miles.

Then I got sick, quite sick. I stopped everything and stayed home. I needed rest. My loving Father arranged for me to get rest and learn what David learned years ago!

"God, my shepherd! I don't need a thing. You have bedded me down in lush meadows, you find me quiet pools to drink from. True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction." (Psalm 23:1-3 The Message)

I have caught my breath and He has set me in the right direction. God has "a place" for me. I don't know what it is but He does. My job is to be obedient when He shows it to me. So, don't pray that "I find my place." Pray that I continue to rest in Him and trust Him to show me. That is the desire of my heart! I love you friends!