Margin

There’s always an ebb and flow to the waves. The ocean is never completely still; tides are a natural part of the sea’s dance. No one wave crashes to shore like another, and each retreat is uniquely its own. Nonetheless, it always comes; we can count on the continuity of its rhythm. It is a song that continues to play no matter the circumstances.

As we create margin in our daily lives, we embrace this rhythmic movement as the Spirit leads in our life. He continues to rush over us like waves lapping against the shore. These healing waters provide grace, forgiveness, and acceptance. Conversely, there are times when it seems the Spirit is withholding, beckoning us to wait---to spend more time just basking in His life-giving presence. At these times, we remain confident that this also embodies purpose. Our very existence is wrapped in this rhythm of give and take. How well we learn to dance in the presence of the Spirit and His leading determine our consequent growth.

May we choose daily to trust the pace of our LORD. We cease the running ahead of Him, instead lingering in His steps, waiting on Him. We are in no hurry, cognitive of the value of slowing our march onward. Catching our breath, we sit in His presence to learn the rhythm of the waves that mimic inhaling and exhaling. We inhale all that the Spirit graciously breathes into us and exhale all that hinders rest, renewal, and right focus. Oh, the peace and joy that floods our soul when we grasp this essential rhythm!

“Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart’” (When he said “living water”, he was speaking of the Spirit, who would be given to everyone believing in him.)”

John 7:38-39

{Excerpt taken from Daily Dose of Intention to be released later this year}