Sitting on the riding lawn mower last night, I realized something I'd learned years ago, but wasn't applying. We walk in one of two seasons with the Lord: 1) He draws me in intimacy with Him; and 2) We run with Him in service on the mountain. We don't do both at the same time; however, my ability to serve with Him on the mountain (in His strength rather than my own) is directly proportional to the amount of time and love I've been willing to receive from Him during the season when He's drawn me in intimacy.
This year He spoke His theme over me: RECEIVE. I'm still learning what that means...but yesterday and again this morning on my porch swing, I realized I haven't received as much from Him as I'm needing now. I am weary in well-doing -- an indication, I'm doing it in my own strength. So today, I let Him saturate me in His presence...a presence always available to me, but not often discernible with my mind or emotions, but in my spirit.
Have you taken time to let Him love you today? Did your time of letting Him love you saturate you with His peace and the quietness of His love? Did you struggle to fully receive -- to drink Him in? What hindered you?
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