We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Hebrews 2:1
Over the last several days I had been playing a game with the weather. I had some grass to cut in this VERY hot and muggy month, and each day I watched the Eastern sky as it built up great billowing clouds, signaling a downpour. I wanted to time it just right, getting to the grass JUST after the sun was blocked, but before the rain came down. The sun didn’t get blocked and it never rained! But the grass grew!
I am usually good at seeing a need and finding a solution. Lately tho, I have been stymied. I DID get the grass cut, but then saw that there was a need for a lot of trimming as well. As I jumped in to do just that, something made me stop! After 4 days of thinking and planning, I FINALLY heard ‘the voice!’ And it was very clear… “STOP what YOU are doing! And PAY ATTENTION to ME!”
Paying attention is very difficult for me. Self diagnosed with ADD, focus is the first thing thrown out the window. Especially when doing something undesirable. Lately, it has been even harder to focus and I think I know why. “I” has been getting WAY too much attention.
When I worked construction, then sales, it was easy to SEE the results of a ‘good day’ at work. Something was built or something was sold. It was a good way to keep score. But it is hard to see growth and effectiveness in my spiritual life and work. I have found that I am actually INVENTING things to do that will SHOW results of my days. Like piles of yard waste or a cut lawn. And I just sensed Jesus’ frown!
Like you I was created for MORE than just what this daily life is producing. Like you I KNOW that there is something calling to me, but I just can’t seem to gain a clear focus. But I have just heard ‘The Voice!’ So I must be getting close! He is telling me to ‘STOP’ and to PAY MORE ATTENTION to HIM!’
