I’m so glad that God is one for second chances. And third and fourth as well. Sometimes I am amazed at my lack of spiritual listening and acting on nudges. It seems like lately I have missed so many. Have you ever felt that way?
Well, I am happy to announce that I did listen and act on at least one this week. I am interested to see where it leads. It feels like an important one. It must be. Because the Lord was sure persistent.
I became aware of the Work and Wonder company a few months ago as I was listening to a podcast. I was intrigued and checked out their site. I saw their General Conference workbook and thought, “That is cool. But I do not need another something to write in. I am not even using the things I have right now. I don’t have time.” I felt the whisper of a thought that it could be a good thing, but very quickly waved it aside. No time or energy.
I kept being reminded of it. A friend took the time to show me what she had just received – the W&W General Conference Workbook – and explained how she really enjoyed them. I felt a markedly stronger nudge that it was something I should check into. Stubbornly, I pushed it away. “Why would this be such a big deal for me? I don’t need one more thing to write in!”
Keep in mind that I have been praying for guidance to know what I needed to do. Pleading with the Lord for some direction in my life on a number of fronts. And here I was not listening. Sheesh. I am so grateful for the Lord’s patience. I think He understood my mental state these past few months. He knew I was exhausted. He knew I was overwhelmed. And He kept trying, offering little tidbits that He knew I would get eventually.
This week, amidst my crazy, I happened to get a notification about a live feed that W+W was doing about their workbook. I was getting ready to clean and thought it would be interesting to listen to. And Wow. How it spoke to my heart!
The discussion focused on the why behind the design and the photos chosen. I didn’t end up cleaning. I sat and soaked in what the Spirit was trying to help me see. Purpose. Truth. Guidance. I don’t know that I can even explain it. Tears are streaming down my face as I type this, remembering the experience. And I have cried each time I share it.
One particular story touched me to the core. I see so much of my life in it. Maybe you can relate. The photograph is entitled “The Light”. Two hands striving to reach the beautiful, almost ethereal light above. The photographer, Jess Kettle, shared how the picture came to be. She knew the shot she wanted, but had no idea how to create it. Then, amidst the busy and crazy of life, she found it. In a totally unexpected place, the Lord provided. It wasn’t planned and even a little tricky to capture. But it was there for those who had the eyes to see.
Oh how I needed that reminder. The Lord is there. He can provide amid the mess. He will reach our reaching. We just need to look. And He is so good that He will try again if we miss it the first time…or the third.
I finally purchased the workbook. It came yesterday. And yes, I needed it.
This card came with it. Another reminder. The Lord knows my language. And He knows yours. I so look forward to these next few weeks of reflection, preparation, General Conference, and Easter. I’m grateful for a God who sees and knows and patiently reaches. I pray I can learn to me more like Him each day.
**If you are interested, you can visit the Work and Wonder site here:
https://www.workandwonderco.com/
**You can watch the W+W Instagram Live with Jess Kettle on their Instagram under “videos”:
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