Today I am full of thoughts, gratitude, and encouragement after a very rejuvenating day of rest. I really have not been honoring God by having a consistent day of rest lately. But today, I did some juggling so that I could free myself of any extra responsibilities. In some ways I feel like the refreshing I felt inside of me today was a breath of fresh air straight from God as a result of honoring His ways. He tells us over and over to have a day set apart from all others.
As I sang to God this morning at church I felt very alert and aware and able to communicate with Him. Some times its just not like that and that is OK. But today I enjoyed the way I sensed His presence. Jayce also was drumming away with a freedom that he doesn't usually have unless he is at home and, either very comfortable, or unaware of who is around. But today, he joined right in with the worship team and beat his djembe unashamedly and joyfully-right to the last beat. At one point, when I realized what I was hearing, even I, knowing of his gift, was in awe to see that his heart and his hands were so able to be moved by the Holy Spirit. He lingered after we were done instead of running off to Sunday school and I knew it was because he had felt God and didn't want to leave. On the way home after having a nice lunch with friends I said, "I felt the Holy Spirit today." And he responded, "I did too." I asked, "What did that feel like to you?" And He said, "It feeled like He was touching me every minute."
As I thought about this and the way I felt today I thought about the words of the song that say, "and nothing I desire compares to You." I can honestly say that I have found this to be true. I don't always live like it's true, but I have, without a doubt, never found anything or anyone that holds the ability to compare to knowing Jesus and the the life, joy, freedom, hope, fulfillment and strength that He has given to me-in my greatest times and my most difficult of times-when I am interacting with Him, living according to His way, and acknowledging Him.
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Kristi, WOW...you communicated your your thoughts and feelings so beautifully. Nothing compares to this "mamas heart" and how blessed i feel just reading the Lord's gifting and work in Jayce's heart. You are a great mom!!!
I love to read when you are talking about what Jesus is doing in you and the kids. It's such a nice feeling and joy to picture.
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