#DivineTiming

-it's really the little things.

10/10/24

Freedom is the word of the day. As I remember who I am little by little and while learning to walk with the Father and embrace His love, I can't help but be in awe at the little things. The little things I never expect that He does throughout my day. As I am back and forth between sitting and scrambling, trying to make sure I'm on the right path…doing the right things, in the right time…He constantly reminds me that I am in His timing…because I am in His heart. And He is in mine. Today as I was at the car wash, getting ready to grab a towel to clean my interior, I look up to see the back of the head of a brother from a church I used to attend regularly, who I knew but didn’t know know, “randomly” parked right across from me. When I spotted him, he wasn't looking my way. I instantly felt nervous, and wanted to retreat. Not at all because of who he was,  but because of who I am (unbecoming). The withdrawn introvert who cringes at the thought of any social interaction I am not fully prepared for, especially if it feels like it’s going to be surface level (i.e. fake). But this was one of those moments, I sensed, that I could either do as I so often have, and simply act as though I didn't see him and slip away, maybe even turning to wave goodbye while driving off like I was just caught off guard, OR I could man up, face my insecurities and discomfort, and walk into what I knew deep down was a God moment in the making. Because nothing (at least in my life) is ever a coincidence. When our eyes met, I instantly felt love and acceptance coming from this man who barely knew me, in the natural. I smiled and a wave relief came over me. As we spoke and the conversation progressed, it was made evident to the both of us that this was simply and truly an act of God’s divine orchestration and timing. From the way he was washing a car that wasn't even his, but he just felt pressed to do it at that moment for a loved one, to me living almost 30 minutes away but stopping by because I was on the way to a park I love to frequent in that area. Without hesitation he began to minister to me, reminding me of my identity and speaking life into me in a way only the Holy Spirit can. As I was vulnerable about my current issues, he in turn shared with me some things that the Lord had been speaking to Him about that were in the same vein, and absolutely what I needed to hear in that moment. He even offered to fix the mirrors on my car, saying how he had just fixed the ones on the car he was washing as well.  When the conversation was over, I could barely bring myself to walk away from the purity of the moment and the joy we were both now filled with. Simply because we were witnessing God be God, in and through us. I just sat there for a while and laughed, praising Him in my heart. As I reluctantly slid back into my car and said goodbye, I thanked God for moments like these. This isn’t the first and won't be the last, but every time my heart is so humbled and in awe because I know He sees me. And He cares. And He is reminding me. “I’ve got you.” So I say all this to say, #1. trust God's timing by trusting HIM, and #2. don’t let your insecurity, pride, fear, or simply being stuck in old habits cause you to miss out on a blessing He is trying to bestow you with. The seemingly simple and little things can make the most profound impact on our souls and the trajectory of our days and even our lives (think ripple effect). I’m just grateful for and to the God I serve. The God I love. Our love story continues to unfold…