Friday, November 14, 2014

Five Minute Friday: STILL






I have only written a couple times in this group but have many times appreciated reading the thoughts of the heart that are shared here.  I knew when I saw the word of the week I needed to join in.

Five Minute Friday: STILL

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The moment I saw the word of the week, the scripture from Psalms 46:10 ran through my mind...'BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD'

It has been a year since we sold our home and became true Vagabonds. After a couple months of living in a friends home allowing Jim a time of recovery from surgery. Then after five weeks in a condominium in the Florida sunshine we moved into our new home ...a 32 foot home on wheels (no slide out for extra room.) For 9 months we traveled, visited friends and family and made new friends.  3 months ago we returned to Montana to begin searching for a home base.  A search we thought would be quick has turned into the adventure of a lifetime. Frustration has been a frequent visitor and my challenge is to be STILL...
Be STILL
Listen for that quiet voice.
 Be STILL
Wait for His peace. Peace for that moment, that hour and that day.
Learning the balance of action and being Still.
Searching the ads...being STILL
Making appointments...Being STILL 
Scoping out homes...Being STILL
Awaiting decisions...being STILL 
Seeking patience....being STILL

After nearly 48 years of marriage I never anticipated this time of being unsettled. It is in those moments of stopping to be STILL that I know that He is God.



Five Minute Friday....STILL

10 comments:

  1. Wonderful post. What a brave thing you did, to sell up and travel around like that. I feel sure you'll be settled again in no time. Have heart.

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    1. Thanks so much for your words of encouragement! I keep reminding myself that God has a perfect spot ")

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  2. Love your point of view since we are not too far from this stage of life. Be Still has got to be the best advice in these moments of transition. An adventure in our golden years that took lots of courage!

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    1. I truly wish you THE BEST as you look forward to your transition. Being free to travel has been a wonderful thing and new friends made, and visits to family, without time frames has been amazing. It is amazing tho..how much this Momma's heart needs a base with a kitchen and that "extra room' for sharing!!

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  3. I'm glad I read your words today. It is a good reminder that being still is often the best way to feel settled.
    Ruth

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    1. Ruth, Patience is not one of my "strong points" :) so being still is a daily challenge, but the reward of peace is a great incentive :)

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  4. Love your thoughts today. It can be so hard to be still when all around us is not! Thank you for sharing.

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    1. Patricia, Thanks for your comment, reminds me that JESUS is the only one who can calm my storms!!

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  5. Beautiful, mom. We're waiting with you! Though I think there's "still" some homes here in Zootown. ;)

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