Day 27

Be Encouraged

At just about the time we were into 3 weeks of the 60-60,, I found I was getting a little “stale” in my connects with God. It seemed like I was a little like the “broken record”, saying the same things each time. That bothered me. But at about that same time, God refreshed me, as only he can. Several things happened.

First at Ladies Bible Fellowship Study the devotional was on that very thing. I was given a list of scripture verses and a suggestion was made to meditate on one of them if/when we felt a little stale. That has helped a lot.

Then we paid a brief visit to Chicago where we had lived for 6 years. I found myself talking with an old friend about the Soul Revolution and the 60-60. It turns out that she already has the book, but had not read it. She was also about to start a new small group and they were looking for material to study. Through our conversation, she was excited about Soul Revolution and planned to talk to her group about it. That was so affirming.

Then during the week I had a clear leading from God. It didn’t come to me exactly as I was connecting with Him, but as people came across my path. The encouraging part is that I recognized that it was from God. I recognized that he wants me to reach out to these two people. It's very clear to me. And that’s exciting!

God’s timing in all of that was so obvious. God met me where I was. He helped me with an answer I needed, he affirmed me by using me in someone else’s life, and he gave me a “mission” going forward. Being more conscious of God’s presence has allowed me to be more aware or his activity in my life. I could easily have missed it, if I wasn’t trying so hard to tune in through the 60-60. Yes, I have to try hard. It does take effort. But I’m encouraged by the past week. May you be encouraged too.

Praying for you,
Joan