It’s been a minute since we’ve had one of our all cards on the table chats.  I hope you’ve been well.  I thought I’d drop in to share my latest confession.  Don’t worry.  This is gonna be brief because I’ve got some laundry to do:) – Again!!

Lately, I’ve been wondering about the sad state of my faith.  Specifically, I’m wondering, is my faith growing, or have I become too distracted?  Even before typing this sentence, I knew the answer.  I have been coasting on spiritual fumes.  I read my bible while distracted.  Reading has become more of a have to instead of a get to.  Just today, I found myself praying and asking God to give me something I needed, but I had no intention of hanging around to hear his reply.  I just wanted to toss in a coin of faith and collect my heavenly merch on the way out.

Have you ever been here; just coasting on the fume’s faith?

I literally had to pause and ask myself,

“When did I start treating God like a gumball machine instead of a perfect, holy God?”

I know exactly when!  The moment I let my life and all its ambitions come first.  Nearly every sentence I’ve uttered lately begins with… I want, I need, I have to…!  I’ve somehow lost sight of  God’s will.

So what am I doing about it?

I’ve decided to tune out for a bit.  I’m not tuning everything out. (Some days I wish I could though.)  I’ve decided to use my commute to work as worship time.  This gives me a good 20+ minutes of chat time with my heavenly DAD!  I’m also actively looking for ways to be a blessing to my co-workers and family.  I need to take the focus off of me and put it back on his children.  And lastly, I’m lingering in prayer and solitude so I can make space to hear from God.  Now let’s be clear, he’s never audibly answered me.  I think that would scare my skin off of me!!  But, I have been listening with my heart and making space in my mind for his answers.

I’m hoping to feel more at peace and a whole lot more balanced in my relationship with Christ.  If you are also hurried and a bit stressed, these practices might help you.  You’ll never know until you give it a try.  Let me know how it goes and I’ll do the same if you ask.  Also, be bodacious and share your favorite ways to connect with God.  We can learn from each other.

Until next time,  I pray you experience unshakeable faith, wealth beyond measure and laughter ’til it hurts.

Love, Kim J.

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