As my last friend left to go home, we looked up and saw the moon just sitting there in the clear, blue sky. It seemed bigger than ever. I love when you can see the moon in the daytime -- so does she! That set the both of us off into a time of prayer and praise unto the Lord -- right there in my driveway! LOL.
I don't know about you, but I love a good surprise. Every once in a while, I'll be watching a movie thinking I've got the ending all figured out. But NO! -- It doesn't turn out to be anything like what I had in mind. Somehow I missed a tiny detail that brought the story in a completely different direction. I got focussed on the obvious and just assumed it would go along the most likely path. But, it didn't! When that happens, I just want to jump to my feet, start clapping and shout: "Bravo! Bravo!"
In life, however, it's a different story. I'm not as crazy adventurous as that. More often than not, I like to know what to expect down the road!
That's where The Holy Spirit and I differ:
He's full of surprises. I'm the predictable one.
As The Red Shoe Project draws closer and closer to the end of the year, I'm wondering how it will all end. Will there be a Grande Finale? Will it end abruptly? Perhaps it will merely flow right into a new Red Shoe Project? Who knows?
When you're partnering with The Holy Ghost,
you never do know until the very last minute.
But there's a detail,
that crossed my mind today,
that could change everything.
I'm a planner. As I look at my giftings, talents, and experiences and combine them with the desires of my heart, I can see a general picture in my mind of where this Yellow Brick Road of Life will bring me. But every once in a blue moon, God sneaks up and surprises me before the Grande Finale. His love overwhelms me. He melts my heart. The adventure story turns out to be a love story. He whispers in my ear... "Will you go this way with me?" I thought we were going to the right, but quite unexpectedly, He decides to go left.
You know... I just want to be with Jesus. I love Him so much I don't need a few moments to be persuaded to change directions. I'm there! Where He goes, I go. My heart belongs to Him.
For a year now, my friend Bonnie has told me, countless times, that I can always trust that she'll choose God. No matter what the situation or circumstance may be -- it's a done deal -- she's going with God.
Today I realized I'm there.
I don't know how I got there, or when. (I think it happened when I thought God wasn't doing anything). And I'm not just saying that to be like her. I'm just head over heals in love! I'm sold out! I've got everything in the game! I'm 100% committed!
I choose God, no matter what!
What about you?
Red shoes and all!
Gail
