Being in “Being” Mode

Hi friends! 

The week started off here in Tucson with gorgeous 70 degree weather and blue skies. Steve and I enjoyed the weekend together. 

We got in lots of walks, connected with some friends and family, and did some maintenance things around the airstream. God’s presence was with us all throughout the day and it was a wonderful way to start the week. 

Steve is pressing in to working with his new company here in Tucson. He is “learning the ropes” so to speak and had become independent by the end of the week. 

I am “back in the saddle” with writing and revising some of my former stories. I am thankful for the input of good friends who challenge me to be a better writer. 

We did not close on the second house we were pursuing

The inspections came back dissatisfactory and Steve and I decided to let it go. There were a number of issues that would have cost quite a bit to fix. 

So we are still in the market, but are taking a pause to listen more to what direction we should go. Our hearts are to be led…so pray with us that we can hear as God continues to lead on.

I have been thinking quite a bit about what God desires of us

I have lived most of my life in “do mode’ for God. 

Doing things, helping others, heading up ministries, working with underprivileged, loving and guiding children, teaching, etc…  

As a result I have been feeling the weight of not doing stuff these past few months. It’s like God has put me in a cleft and I am “out of the game” so to speak. 

When found in this place, what does one do with themselves? How does one affirm their life? Where does the purpose for being come from when you take “do” out of the equation? 

I know that I’m not the only one who has struggled with this. 

This is a new season for me though. I don’t know how long I will be in it either. Steve is really enjoying Travel Nursing and I do enjoy exploring and having so much time with him too. 

The thing I keep hearing from the Holy Spirit is to be in “being” mode

What does the Lord require of you?

To act justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.

Micah 6:8

This verse has been pressing into my brain and the reality of just how simple it is to be a child of God. I have always seen this verse through the lens of verbs- act, love, walk. Now I am meditating on it more through the lens of presence. 

I think sometimes we have encumbered the simplicity by all the “do” things when God requires us to be in his presence with justice, mercy, and humility. 

Whatever season you are in right now embrace it and trust that God is working in you for the good.