Monday night before bed, I reviewed my monthly goals. Goals are easier to chew when you take a bite each day. Say no to overindulgence, my friends.
I said to myself, “When I wake up, I’m going to do this, this and this.” Gratefully, the sun rose and I had another chance to strive towards my goals. I hopped out of bed, ready to take on the day, listening to my favorite YouTube video I listen to every morning: Who You Are Message to All Women https://youtu.be/uWi5iXnguTU.
I jumped in my car and headed to my first stop of the day. I planned in my head and iPhone calendar I would be out by 10:00am based off of historical information given to me by others who had the same experience.
As I sat in the waiting area, sipping my hot coffee black, I engaged in light conversations with a few other people who were also planning the rest of their day and stating how much they HAD to do before the day was over.
Time quickly passed and 9:00am was upon us. I began to think how “I” could hurry this process. How “I” could make sure I was on to the next thing as “I” had planned the day before.
I shifted in my seat this way and the other, cleared my throat, checked my watch again and again, yet nothing happened.
I was slowly coming into the realization that I was not going to be able to leave when I expected. Isn’t it funny how we think we have control over others, the environment and the circumstances?
I was quickly reminded I could only control my reactions and attitude to what was going on around me. As I was asked to stand, shortly after I was asked to sit again as I was chosen to serve a civic duty.
Was I mentally, emotionally or even spiritual prepared for what I was walking into? No. Was I present to what had to be done over what I was desired to do? Yes.
I was called to make a shift and here are 7 reminders God’s calendar notified me of as I sat in a freezing cold room surrounded by people I had never met or even seen before.
1. What God wants you to do will always prevail over what you are choosing.
2. You are not nor have you ever been in control of anything other than yourself and your actions.
3. When you are present you are not missing anything.
4. You can fight for what you want or allow God to give you what you need.
5. You are progressing even when it feels like you are standing still.
6. There are people who need your presence more than you often realize.
7. Four hands on a steering wheel causes accidents, take yours off. Trust God’s.
I deleted all of my calendar plans for that day and quietly, gently whispered to myself “I want your calendar God, not mine.”
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