Summer is supposed to be restful, right? I mean that's where we get the phrase the "lazy, hazy days of summer." The phrase conjures up images of drinking lemonade on the front porch while reading a good book. Ahh.....
My summer is passing by too quickly and there's been very little sipping of lemonade around here! Fun? Yes! Relaxing? No! As I was thinking about this the other day I realized an ache in my soul.......It felt a lot like loneliness. As I identified my feeling, I questioned myself thinking, "How on earth can I be feeling lonely? I've had lots of time with my husband, kids and friends in fact there's been very little alone time." That's when it hit me. I was feeling lonely for God! I need to feel His presence. Madame Guyon, a hero of mine from the 1600's writes of "gentle retreats inward to a present God." That's what I'm longing for, a gentle retreat inward......to His presence....the place where I am fully known, deeply loved and completely forgiven.
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It is comforting to know that we all have a place to go where we are completely known and understood. A safe place to walk when it seem like our road ahead is dark and confusing. So the task is to not lose that place in the everyday hustle and bustle of life. Becky, keep blogging because you have a gift and a lot of good things to say.
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