Is there any hope of meeting God in the whirlwind of life? Yes, and scripture shows us that in the problem stricken life of Job God spoke to him in the whirlwind of life. “The Lord answered Job from the whirlwind.” Job 38:1, 40:6
Maybe, we could look at Jesus for a minute. He was on the go but never in a hurry. You never hear him saying to the disciples “hurry up we’re going to be late.” He got his mission done and made time to go to services, pray and serve! On top of that, he took time off and encouraged his disciples to “come away and rest awhile.” Jesus had a keen sense of when to stay and when to go, of service and solitude, of work and play. And yet, his ministry never stopped. Or was his life his ministry? Life is ministry, it is service to God done through the varied facets of our life, and it never stops! There is always more to be done than minutes in the day. The reasons for our hectic schedules, the things that seem to define our life, are varied from personal and vocational issues to internal and external pressures. So what can you do?
First of all “Keep it simple”. Reflect every day, throughout the day, with this important spiritual formation question, “Where do I see God today?” Take time to slow down, listen and reflect. This is prayer. This is growth. Stop. Remember. Reflect. Secondly, use what you’ve got. Do not compare your spiritual life to other people. Laugh. Don’t take yourself so seriously! The joy of the Lord can be found in laughter. Love your family and your friends; make them priorities. Thirdly, be realistic. Consider your situation and do what you can with the time and resources you have. I encourage you to use the book The Story, attend Sunday services, and a group or the Legacy Wednesday dinner/discussion group. Also, live holistically. Go on a vacation or take a mini-break (even for a day), go for a walk, read a good book, enjoy a hobby, take care of yourself physically.
Say “I will” do this in 2012. Commit to seeking God in life which will more often than not be hectic. Listen for God’s voice and find peace in the midst of the whirlwind. Job, even in the midst of problem-stricken life, found that was where God spoke to him. I think you just might discover this dynamic of God as well. I wish you a great New Year and success in the things that let you “take hold of the life that is really life!” (1 Timothy 6:19) See you at Sunday services and at Legacy Wednesday dinner/discussion group as we continue in The Story.
