My last writing was about control and as I shared last time, I think I could write a book on control, because I still haven’t figured out that I am not in control. Lately, I have been struggling with things that have kept me from my typical workout routine.
I had a set routine and schedule that was very regimented. In addition, I spend a lot of time in the car sitting, all of these things have been a struggle and not going according to plan. Sometimes we need to listen to our body and take a break, understand what is causing the pain and try to find a way to remedy it. Rest, even though very difficult for me, is needed. I thought I was making progress and then I decided to take a small ;) hike while in California, which was worth it from the view pictured here. However, it set me back, reminding me that just when you think you have things figured out, it really isn’t mine to decide. At work, a vacant position had been filled, the workload was starting to lighten, training was being completed, and yet again it didn’t work out. It wasn’t my timing, it was His. We make plans every day to do life the way we see fit. However, God has other plans in store. We plan down to every minute of the day, but it could all change in a second. We don’t always understand the plans God has for us, or the rest he is calling us to, but it is important to slow down sometimes and listen to what He is saying. As all these things above have been real and present for me over the last month. I was struck by this statement while listening to an audiobook in the car. Brene Brown describes courage as vulnerability in “Dare to Lead”. Being vulnerable to take the next step to put yourself out there. Isn’t that what trust is? Being vulnerable? Totally completely vulnerable in Jesus' love and care for our lives. What if we were vulnerable enough to do just that? Trust Jesus! Vulnerable enough to listen to what we are feeling called to do, and take that extra leap of faith. Vulnerable enough to rest when we feel like we are supposed to rest. Matthew 11:28- Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
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Kelly HeckselI am a daughter of The King, wife to my husband, Shannon, and a mother to my four beautiful children. I have no religious training, just passionate about my faith and wanting others to know they are not alone and that we don't need to have everything figured out. Archives
December 2023
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