Hi! I'm Lindsay. I'm not sure about you, but I generally like to see the person who is talking to me or writing to me. So, this is a picture of me. I hold a lot of positions in life (like wife, mother, daughter, friend), but at the core of it all, I'm just me. Thanks for stopping by! I hope you stay. Enjoy!
I thought I wanted to be a singer. Then, I realized I just want to sing for Him...so others can draw near.
I thought I wanted to be a writer. Then, I realized I just want to write about Him...so others can read.
I thought I wanted to be a speaker. Then, I realized I just want to speak about Him...so others can hear.
I thought I wanted to be a good wife. Then, I realized I just want to be a Himly wife...so my husband knows how much He loves him.
I thought I wanted to be a good mommy. Then, I realized I just want to be a Himly mom...so my children will know how much He loves them.
I thought it was about all that I could do for Him...
All that I could be for Him...
All that I could give to Him...
Now, I realize that it's just about Him.
Every moment, every breath, every decision, every word, every note, every word, every action, every hug, kiss, tear, scream, laugh, frown, and smile...
It's all about Him.
And honestly? That leaves me just the tiniest bit lost. :) Trying to keep "me" out of all of my decisions, thoughts, and actions is something to which I'm not accustomed. Just sitting and waiting on Him, listening to Him, watching for Him... It's a bit unnerving.
So, if the blogs seem quiet, just try to sit and listen with me. And, if the blogs stay quiet, why don't you share what you're hearing with me?
I'd love that. Where are you seeing Him? What are you hearing from Him?
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Stillness
Lindsay, what a beautiful post. I can also hear God saying the same things right now in my life. It's a surreal place to be...calm...peaceful...lovely. I've been hearing "Be still and know that I am God" from Him. I'm horrible at being still- I want to be on the move :) But you are soooo right- it's ALL about Him. Every single thing we do will either bring him glory or not. Thus, I think the safest place to be is "still."
I love you dear friend and am with you on this journey of "listening." Above all, I know we just want HIM in charge of our lives. Literally, the conversation we had a few weeks ago opened my eyes to the power of honesty and unity. I'm feeling wrapped in his love and only want to make a move when He says go. I really appreciate the way you share your heart on this blog. You provoke deep thought in people which is something I'm realizing that many do not like. It takes a level of honesty with oneself to go deep and too often it's painful, unbearable for many. Yet- the encouragement we have is NOTHING, NOTHING we are thinking, feeling or experiencing is something God can't relate to or understand. He loves ME. He loves you. He loves every single human being- regardless of what we've done. This excites me. We have the answer to every single problem there ever was and ever will be. His name is Jesus. I'm seeing more and more that each day is an adventure from Him and I need to take each step with my eyes wide open to what's going on around me, who I "bump" into, what unexpected God-appointments arise. What a blessed life we live!!!
Lindsay, precious friend- I can see you changing to be more like Jesus and I am inspired, moved, encouraged...thank you for being a vessel for Him.
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