We moved to a new neighborhood a few months ago, and now we
have a front porch. I was so excited when we signed the contract, envisioning
the lazy afternoons and peaceful summer evenings I would spend out there with a
good book or a good friend. But then the move happened, and the renovations,
and the unexpected malfunctions of our so-called “like new” appliances. Before
I knew it, my furniture money was swallowed up, leaving me with a big old front
porch and nothing to sit on but the concrete.
It took me until this week to get over my “what will the
neighbors think?” funk and coerce my husband into moving our ratty, rusting
deck swing out front. Sure, it looks cheesy and doesn’t do much for the curb
appeal, but it helps me worship. There’s something about being outdoors,
rocking gently, and staring at the night sky that inspires a soul to surrender
gladly to its Creator.
Whatever works. That’s what I’m learning. Life is short, I’m
distractible, and the truly important things are easy to miss. So if I find a
habit that helps me focus and energizes me to pursue life in Christ, I’m going
to feed it.
Rocking on my front porch swing. Sitting on a Rubbermaid
stool in my shower until the hot water runs out. Reading the Bible on my phone
when I’m stuck waiting someplace for five minutes. Going to bed when I’m tired,
instead of when the clock says it's late enough. This is how I feed my soul.
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My soul is fed by me allowing God to DAILY seep deep into my calloused heart through His Word. Actually, I think His Rx would be "3 X daily"!! I love you. I love your rusty swing. But I love you more :) Seeing a not so perfect house makes it more approachable.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this beautiful post. I also love sitting outside at night looking at the stars. It helps me put my day into perspective and reminds me what an Awesome God we serve. I love you so much and am a richer person for knowing you.
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