Sometimes God takes us out of a particular behavioral pattern in our lives, it's not always because that particular behavior is "bad". But it could be getting in the way of God showing you Who He is in a specific area of your life. He wants to remove you, show you what He is able and willing to do for you; and then put you back so you can walk in greater faith in that area. I see a picture in my mind of a big hand that represents God's hand. I see God's hand with a tiny person in it; and God is lifting them up and out of something. Then I see that same hand of God holding that same tiny person placing them back down; then that hand of God sets the tiny person back down, gently brushes them off, like and parent would do when a child falls and gets dirty, then sends them their way.
When I begin my day with a fast pace and a mind to "get things done" it really never ends well. I burn out pretty fast. When I take a "rest stop" at the very beginning of my day with God and linger a little, the day always goes better. Micah 7:7 says: Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me. It seems as if when I don't start my day with God a cycle of self-dependence starts and it never ends well. When I start my day with God, dependence on Him starts my day and He reminds me during morning devotional time to lean on Him to get through the day. It helps me to not get "caught up" I pray that for today, that I don't get caught up. Noah is home from school, not feeling very well. I just want to lean on God and trust Him to bring her comfort and help her to heal today. I'm praying that I to would...
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