This is a special word for me. A few years ago the Lord put it in my heart to get my life back in balance and on the path He had purposed for me. I was exhausted and feeling very shaken over a illness that blindsided me just before Christmas 2007. It left me very weak due to an attack on my Mylen sheath which is the covering of our spinal cord. It was a terrifying experience and took better than a year to regain my strength back and energy I was so used to.
Simplify!! I didn't take it lightly... knowing the Lord was with me through the entire season I purposed to pay attention. I began to pray about what God would want me to lay aside, step aside, and put away. We can become so busy doing, that we aren't fully in line with His will for our lives. I have a heart for women and a passion to see them fulfill the purpose God has intended for their lives. Through encouraging them and spurring them on in their faith in Christ. I was leading Women's Ministry, teaching a discipleship class and organizing Bible Studies, leading small groups, and on intercessory prayer team and meeting my family's needs as well as speaking where ever God opened doors. It was a whirlwind of activity. As I laid it all before the Lord, He would lead and guide me to simplify.
It took about a year to fully get it in balance. I knew peace and joy...had lived it...but lost it. A servants heart is what I had prayed for. I wanted to love and serve God and His people.What I didn't know was when to say no. God knows best !! We must stay close enough to Him to hear His voice speaking to our hearts..."that's it!" "enough!"
I still love ministering to women and loving them to a deeper intimacy with God through encouraging them and sharing the Word of God when I have opportunity. I love prayer and praying for others. I also love paying closer attention to the Spirit's leading. This blog spot is birthed out of His leading and His green light")
This word spoke volumes to me:
"Whether you turn to the right or to the left your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, "This is the way; walk in it." Isaiah 30:21
Are you living life in peace and joy while serving the Lord? Maybe you need to simplify...
Ask the ONE who knows you best")
Simply His,
Alta Lynn
