God is not too busy for YOU

We have two black Labrador Retriever dogs, Annie and Lexi. We live on about five acres of land and it's out in the country so for the most part we let them run free however we are outside with them at all times to help prevent the temptation of wandering off to visit the neighbor's. Well, that temptation must have been strong this particular morning for Lexi and as I was watering our tomato plants that we have sitting in planters on the porch I watched Lexi put her nose to the ground and when that happens her selective hearing kicks in. Boy, did that selective hearing kick in because she was not responding to me yelling her name AT ALL. I still had my slippers on but I jumped on the four wheeler anyway because there was no time to lose. She usually responds quickly to the sound of the four wheeler and comes a running but nope not this time. So I ran back into the house and replaced my slippers for sneakers and back out I went. If you question if I can yell or not you can ask our surrounding neighbors because I am certain they get entertained at times by my angry yelling. Lexi was nowhere in sight at this point so after trying to find her on my own I got the brilliant idea to stop and actually ask God for help instead of diving deep into anxiety. I was doing ok until our neighbor started up his truck then the dark thoughts come flooding in and at this point I already have her dead laying on the road somewhere. I went running back to the four wheeler to go for another ride around the property but the Lord stopped me. In my spirit I felt I was to sit still and wait. So I was obedient despite the wrestle wanting to rev up the four wheeler and go. The wrestle between flesh and spirit can be intense and I didn't have time to question whether that was really God I heard or just my imagination. I then sat there on the four wheeler and put my hands out in surrender and began to praise him and worship. I don't tell you this to appear super spiritual I share this because I was in a battle against anxiety and my carnal desires. I had to refocus my mind and worship gets me there much quicker. Songs in the spirit began to break out and as I was doing that I heard the Lord again and this time He told me Lexi was going to come up behind me. As I continued to worship and resist the temptation to take matters into my own hands and go find her myself guess what happened next? Yes, she came up running behind me. I will admit that was a big faith boost because there are plenty of times I question myself to be crazy that I can even hear the voice of God.

I heard Him very clearly and I thanked and praised Him as I walked Lexi back into the house.

But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. John 4:23

How many times do I just take matters into my own hands and try to fix it, control it, or figure it out myself? Plenty! This was such a huge reminder to let Him help me more and that there is so much power in our worship. I find myself wanting control and worshipping my circumstances way too much which leads to anxiety, confusion, and far from living in the abundant life Jesus died to give me.

What would it look like to be extremely intentional about my thought life and how I speak? What would it look like if I ask God for direction and wisdom in everything? It's time to divorce the lie that he is too busy for the small stuff. He loves our small stuff he really does. He wants to help us in our decisions, our relationships, our nutrition, ALL OF IT! Whatever burden you are carrying today he wants to hear about it. He wants to take it and change your thinking. He loves us that much. HE LOVES YOU THAT MUCH! There is nobody like Jesus. No better friend. No better counselor, provider, protector. He is our strength! Give him your crap today, friend! Don't spend another sleepless night tossing and turning in anxiety. Turn your eyes upon Jesus.

You don't know how? Ok... I am a Life Coach so let me help you. I will start posting more about putting this into action. In the mean time schedule a session with me! I love to meet with Christian women one on one. I love to come along side of you in this journey and help build you up! Are you addicted? No problem let me tell you about Jesus. Are you depressed? Awesome! He breaks the heavy yoke of depression! I am confident he will break those chains in your life because I see him do it again and again in mine!

Get your hopes up!

God is absolutely not too busy for you!