From Auto-Pilot to Total Awareness

Exactly one-and-a-half hours later I climbed out of my car in front of my blessed abode. It never ceases to amaze me how a simple 35-mile commute takes up so much of my mornings and evenings. Despite the length of time, I have purposed in my heart to transform that time into prayer and meditation or just some time to enjoy some great Christmas music.

I was driving a loaner car that the dealership provided for me while my car was being serviced. There’s a great testimony in that story which hopefully I will get to share with you later; however, I had plans on enjoying my Bluebell cookies and cream ice cream after getting settled in for the evening. Instead I felt this quiet yearning to connect with the Lord. It was so gentle I almost overlooked it. But it was as if the precious Holy Spirit was wooing me to be still for once and listen. I have had a few items on the spiritual docket that I have wanted to run by Him but had so busied myself with my relationship with my Beloved, working overtime and spending time with my family that I hadn’t earnestly sought the Lord’s presence or just basked in His presence.

So I stopped in mid-stride and turned back to my bed and waited. And then I waited some more. I didn’t grab my Bible because I didn’t want to assume that I knew what He wanted to say to me. I found myself praying in tongues for a few moments and then quietly worshipping. Then He came, as He always does…so faithful and so true. In the midst of my preoccupation with life, the precious Lamb of God stilled my heart and my feet so I could gain some re-direction. What a God!

Million Dollar Question:
Are you going 90-miles an hour on daily basis? What drives you (good or bad or indifferent)? Is there some preoccupation that has your heart? Your mind? Your gifts?
I want to challenge you with your current preoccupation.

Mark Chirona teaches that there are subtle inclinations of the leading of the Spirit in your life. Be aware. Be conscious. Stop going through life on auto-pilot. Stop going through the motions. Be attentive to His leadership and to His love.

Table Talk:
As you begin to identify what preoccupation has your heart and mind, would you share that with me? Please let me know how the Lord stills your feet and heart with His love.