Hide

When I think about the word hide – I think of a closet or a place where I can’t be found by those I’m hiding from. I live from a calendar day by day and there are times that I try to put too much in my schedule. I love helping people whether it’s real estate or relationships. I enjoy being busy serving and helping. I’m learning to plan differently. I have learned to plan for some interruptions to my schedule. I feel a bit of stress when I plan things too close together. I haven’t figured out how to be two places at one time.

There are times I’ve wanted to hide from the craziness of my daily schedule. I know what it feels like to want to run away and hide. Some people can rationalize in their mind just disappearing and ignoring all their responsibility and commitments. I can’t do that. I want to keep my appointments and commitments to others. It is my mission to provide the best service that I can to others with the highest skill and the highest ethical and moral standards.  I do think it’s ok to take a break occasionally and regain perspective. I often talk to the Lord about my crazy schedule because He knows who is responsible for my schedule – it’s me. He always listens and always understands my struggle. He is so patient and wise. He protects me and provides for me. I’m thankful that He will hide me and let me take refuge occasionally. Check this out…

¹ Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint;
    protect my life from the threat of the enemy.

² Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked,
    from the plots of evildoers.

⁹ All people will fear;
    they will proclaim the works of God
    and ponder what he has done.

¹⁰ The righteous will rejoice in the Lord
    and take refuge in him;
    all the upright in heart will glory in him! (Psalm 64:1-2, 9-10 NIV)

I’m so thankful for this time of perspective. As I was writing (aka complaining) about my schedule, I realized that others might think I don’t like what I do. I do love my job and I’m so thankful that the Lord. I just want to show respect to everyone I make a commitment to serve. I want to be present with each person I spend time with. My time with the Lord each morning prepares me for the busy day ahead. My time with the Lord gives me great perspective. I can pray for those I will work with or meet today. I ask the Lord to prepare me for challenges that I can’t see now. I ask Him to give me wisdom and discernment beyond my years.

I want the Lord to direct every area of my life, including the busy times and slower times. I want Him to keep me close to Him as I navigate challenges. I want to constantly remember His Presence and His Power in my daily journey.

Pressing On!

Dwayne