The Greater Groove
Some days just don't fit the pattern. These days just seem out
of sequence, I find the fab four and I settled in the middle of
some days like this trying to remember what the goal of the day
was. All I seem to come up with on these side track days is a
blurred sense of repetition and rutted Dejavu.
It is sort of similar to listening to the radio in our
mountainous part of the state. You're blasting along grooving to
a song or catching up on world events and around the turn and
down the hollow wham, No signal. Fuzz and buzz, a word maybe
here a note maybe there but nothing that makes sense or
progresses the groove you just had going.
I believe I mentioned that I have a satellite radio. We also
have a satellite navigation service. These have been the obvious
and necessary solutions to my mountainous radio and unmarked
roads problems. The signal comes down from so high that no
mountain or valley can completely stop it. That signal is always
there, but you have to have the receiver, have it turned on and
pay your monthly fees.
Of course I'm not writing this to encourage you to buy more
entertainment services or to add more technology to your life.
God in your everyday life is the goal. He's there. He is the
supernatural solution to being able to understand, navigate and
hear more clearly.
Some days we're in a groove and changes in plans or unforeseen
reality stops the music. We lose the beat and are left without
harmony. Other days we are just trying to understand what's
happening. Curiosities, anxieties, spectacle or an unintentional
wrong turn have captured our attention or left us wandering.
Developing events have distracted us with creeping
uncertainties; peace, direction and stillness seem long gone.
Some days at home when noses are running and someone has gotten
into the colorfast markers the many layered and absorbent needs
of the household can make the day seem dry and colorless
compared to what might be going on just outside. Or it seems
setbacks; adversities and isolation have overshadowed purpose,
victory and relationships. This is the time to turn your
receiver on.
I like nap time. I don't take naps but most days this is where
that out in orbit connection can make a chord out of the
disjointed notes even if the day stays off track. Or the eye in
the sky can tell us where to turn to get back home. I find the
signal and recapture the groove. Peace and purpose come back
into focus. I rejoin the afternoon renewed and reminded of the
preciousness I've been granted as the crew comes back rested and
ready for action.
Don't let the day leave you stuck at a congested corner of your
mind wondering which way to turn. Turn on your receiver. Give
God some time don't place Him in a "break in case of emergency
box". If don't have your own receiver well, we need to talk
about Jesus and where your heart and focus is. If you will give
Him your trust, some priority time and some sincere thanks, He
will reign down that signal on you in every season of your life
everywhere you go with no commercial interruptions and no
monthly fees.
Tune in and remember he has you right here right now for the
right reason. The reason might be refinement, restoration or
unfathomable but the groove has high walls, a great beat,
built-in navigation assistance and the destination is truly
heavenly.
Prayer and Ponderance
Find a quiet moment, just you no TV, Radio, wild running
children, friends, spouses or co-workers. Read over these verses
and take in a bit of God's peace. Be still, be thankful and ask
God to expand your hearts' capacity for peace, patience, love
and understanding. Even in the mess of this day know He will
hear you and meet your need.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Mark 4:38-40
Psalms 46:10-11
Jot down anything you feel the Spirit of the Lord is saying to
you today.
Jot down anything He has done for you today.
Know He Loves You!
Thank Him and prepare to rejoin the wild running children,
friends, spouses or co-workers and share the love.