Have you ever taken a moment to step away from the busyness in your life? Sat back in a recliner, taken a warm bath, enjoyed a walk, or simply stretched out on your sofa and chilled? I know I have. It is something I do. I enjoy going out into the courtyard in the evening hours of Spring, Summer and Fall and park myself on a bench facing west, allowing the warmth of the sun to drench me, as I indulge myself in a book.
I remember in my early days with the Lord. I would go through an entire book of the bible in one sitting. The book did not matter, it fed the hunger. It was a time I was getting to know the One who saved me. I enjoyed it! I knew I was drawing closer to God and He was drawing closer to me (James 4:8).
As time went on, I completed a full revolution of the bible. I finished only to begin again, and again, and again. Now, I still read most mornings before venturing off to work to ensure my relationship is intact. It’s the easier part of my day, the twilight.
Going back, I recall sitting on the couch and just shutting down. I was home and by myself. I would feel the nudge to read sometimes, and then I would feel the nudge to pray sometimes, then I would feel the nudge to worship sometimes and so I would.
Not so long ago, I had a splendid day. It was a good day all the way around from beginning to end. Both personally and professionally I celebrated a good day. I was able to sing a few “alleluia’s!” and enter of session of “praise!” Then I turned into to rest… Why?
During the evening while watching a sport I love, I felt an impression. It had been on my mind for half the day. I thought I had done enough, celebrating, singing, fellowshipping, and worshipping, but the nudge was still there. Remember I said I enjoy sharing my twilight with Him?
Tossing and turning for too long, I finally adhere the nudge and get up, head to my computer, and start to type what I’ve seen. I finished a little bit after 1am, then returned to bed where I easily fell asleep for a few hours. It was this time that came back to my mind today, as I sat on the bench, in the courtyard, facing west, and reading.
Do you know that the plans I have for you are good? Do you know they are meant to give you hope and a future? Just take a look at Jeremiah 29: 11-15. He is still speaking today. The time you spend, the hunger you feel, the prayers you pray, the songs you sing, the stillness you keep, are the nudges of Him drawing you in. Just like me sitting on the couch that night, I felt the nudges throughout the game, but I put them off. Today that image replayed for me and I saw, it was Jesus sitting there nudging me for a little more time…
Godspeed, The Journeyman
Ps. Today’s story comes from a response to His nudge. May you always feel His nudges and be quick to respond!
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