The Day God Used a Bojangles Sign to Encourage Me
I have decided not to stress over this blog.
I have been too busy living this life that God has given me to worry about writing or in my case, not writing.
It dawned on me today though that I am missing out on recording some insights that God has given me.
Today was one of those days when the Lord almost hit me upside the head with a truth.
I decided that it was time to start recording these moments down so that my children can read them one day.
I heard Kevin Park say something the other day to a friend. Here he has just lost his wife and he was actually rejoicing over the memories that they shared together. Rejoicing!!!! It really hit me.
What kind of memories am I leaving for my husband, children, and friends?
I decided that it was time to start writing again. Writing those memories down to share. I am not going to worry about when I write or how often. When I am led by the Lord to record something, I will.
Today William woke up with no voice and body aches. Normally I would not stress but this week is his final week of Ruth. Performance start of Thursday and run until Saturday. He wanted to make his special tea but I had no apple cider vinegar and no lemons. I decided to run to the store so he could make up a big batch to take to rehearsal tonight. Tirzah was snuggling next to me in bed and when I got up she woke up and asked to go. I decided that it would be a good time to spend with my baby girl. We got ready and went to the Food Lion.
I got what I needed with Tirzah being a polite little girl pushing her cart all through the store. It was so cute. She is such a precious little girl who desires to be a helper. I decided to treat her to an early lunch. I wanted to go to the bagel store next to the Food Lion but she wanted Bojangles. As we were walking to the car I pointed out the sign for Bojangles across the street. She looked at me and said something that struck deep inside my heart. She said, "Mommy, I will keep my eyes on the sign until we get there. Okay?" What!!! She did too. She kept saying how she was not taking her eyes off of the sign. Even when the trees and buildings blocked her view for a second, she kept searching and asking where the sign had gone. When it came into view she got all excited again. When we got there she actually clapped and skipped into the restaurant with her cute little dress and her Sheriff Callie pink hat. She was the picture of little kid joy.
I was just flabbergasted. I heard a little voice in my head asking if I acted that way towards my Savior. Do I rejoice in Him? Do I eagerly seek Him, not wanting to take my eyes off of Him? When I do take my eyes off of Him do I seek for Him as a precious thing that has been lost? When my relationship with Christ is wavering and not where it should be, do I earnestly seek for restoration? Do I spend my life seeking to not take my eyes off of Him? Where am I looking? Am I letting the trees and buildings of this life distract me from where my eyes should be looking?
These questions are what I am pondering today. Where is my joy? In whom do I rejoice? What "signs" am I keeping my eyes on today? This week is a long week for the entire cast and crew of Ruth. This week is one where we can be weary and allow things to distract us or discourage us from what the Lord has called us to. The message of this play is so important and Satan is fighting for us to stop. Flooding in the building, technical difficulties, and lots of the cast being sick are just some of the ways we are being tempted to be discouraged. Today though the Lord gently reminded me that above all those things, I need to be focusing my eyes on Jesus Christ.
So I know it sounds silly but today God used a bright Bojangles sign and a joyful 5 year old little girl to remind this 43 year old woman who has been walking with Christ for over 30 years that I need to keep my eyes on Him and seek Him always. Nothing else in this world matters.
I have been too busy living this life that God has given me to worry about writing or in my case, not writing.
It dawned on me today though that I am missing out on recording some insights that God has given me.
Today was one of those days when the Lord almost hit me upside the head with a truth.
I decided that it was time to start recording these moments down so that my children can read them one day.
I heard Kevin Park say something the other day to a friend. Here he has just lost his wife and he was actually rejoicing over the memories that they shared together. Rejoicing!!!! It really hit me.
What kind of memories am I leaving for my husband, children, and friends?
I decided that it was time to start writing again. Writing those memories down to share. I am not going to worry about when I write or how often. When I am led by the Lord to record something, I will.
Today William woke up with no voice and body aches. Normally I would not stress but this week is his final week of Ruth. Performance start of Thursday and run until Saturday. He wanted to make his special tea but I had no apple cider vinegar and no lemons. I decided to run to the store so he could make up a big batch to take to rehearsal tonight. Tirzah was snuggling next to me in bed and when I got up she woke up and asked to go. I decided that it would be a good time to spend with my baby girl. We got ready and went to the Food Lion.
I got what I needed with Tirzah being a polite little girl pushing her cart all through the store. It was so cute. She is such a precious little girl who desires to be a helper. I decided to treat her to an early lunch. I wanted to go to the bagel store next to the Food Lion but she wanted Bojangles. As we were walking to the car I pointed out the sign for Bojangles across the street. She looked at me and said something that struck deep inside my heart. She said, "Mommy, I will keep my eyes on the sign until we get there. Okay?" What!!! She did too. She kept saying how she was not taking her eyes off of the sign. Even when the trees and buildings blocked her view for a second, she kept searching and asking where the sign had gone. When it came into view she got all excited again. When we got there she actually clapped and skipped into the restaurant with her cute little dress and her Sheriff Callie pink hat. She was the picture of little kid joy.
I was just flabbergasted. I heard a little voice in my head asking if I acted that way towards my Savior. Do I rejoice in Him? Do I eagerly seek Him, not wanting to take my eyes off of Him? When I do take my eyes off of Him do I seek for Him as a precious thing that has been lost? When my relationship with Christ is wavering and not where it should be, do I earnestly seek for restoration? Do I spend my life seeking to not take my eyes off of Him? Where am I looking? Am I letting the trees and buildings of this life distract me from where my eyes should be looking?
These questions are what I am pondering today. Where is my joy? In whom do I rejoice? What "signs" am I keeping my eyes on today? This week is a long week for the entire cast and crew of Ruth. This week is one where we can be weary and allow things to distract us or discourage us from what the Lord has called us to. The message of this play is so important and Satan is fighting for us to stop. Flooding in the building, technical difficulties, and lots of the cast being sick are just some of the ways we are being tempted to be discouraged. Today though the Lord gently reminded me that above all those things, I need to be focusing my eyes on Jesus Christ.
So I know it sounds silly but today God used a bright Bojangles sign and a joyful 5 year old little girl to remind this 43 year old woman who has been walking with Christ for over 30 years that I need to keep my eyes on Him and seek Him always. Nothing else in this world matters.
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