2011 will be a year of Winter for me. Less doing. More intimate times with the Lord & with Harley. I was outside taking down all of my decor for the Christmas season and I found myself saying - goodness I hope Spring comes fast I'm done with this cold weather. But isn't it just like the Lord to show you a whole new side to something you thought you already had figured out.
As I stood in my driveway, the whole neighborhood in silence. The snow that covered everything became very beautiful. Mesmerizing. Flurries of snowflakes were gently falling and the air was crisp.
The Lord said: Nicki, Winter has it's place. I created this time for a reason. Because of Winter: fresh water can build up for later..It activates many plants and seeds to grow or sprout later. It's rest for the land. And it makes for beautiful scenery and light. It's a time for refuge, coming in, building up energy for the next season.
Me: Well okay, I get that....but
The Lord: This season is exactly what you need sweetheart. You've been so busy going and going, doing and doing. Don't you remember (Psalm 139:1-3) "O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts from far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do."
Me: I do remember and I do know that this season of my life will be different. I accept the solitude, the change and I gladly can't wait to see what you will be doing during this intimacy.
I am humbled that this is my "Winter". I look forward to staying home, saying no, not planning dinner parties and outings. I'm looking forward to snuggling with the King of Kings waiting on what all He wants to share with me during this next year. I will probably have to have the gentle reminder about halfway through when my go-go personality tries to rear it's head. ;) But I'm sure I've surrounded myself with some pretty amazing people to do just that.
I am humbled that this is my "Winter". I look forward to staying home, saying no, not planning dinner parties and outings. I'm looking forward to snuggling with the King of Kings waiting on what all He wants to share with me during this next year. I will probably have to have the gentle reminder about halfway through when my go-go personality tries to rear it's head. ;) But I'm sure I've surrounded myself with some pretty amazing people to do just that.
I had to snap this picture before I took down my mailbox decor'..it was just a little reminder of this season for me...and I think it was the Lord's lavish love to introduce me to this "season" with a beautiful snowfall. He's quiet awesome, huh?
