Need a break from the signs series but I’m pretty sure it will return… 🙂
Yesterday I drove home in the rain and as the sky poured droplets of water outside so also it rained inside my car. My eyes welling up to spilling over. This swelling of the rain clouds and the swelling of my heart so full it ran all liquid down my cheeks. And my windshield wipers are pushing down water on my window while my eyelashes are trying to keep up with the deluge of water streaming down my face. And I can barely see ahead of me and my soul can hardly see either. Because I want to be there and instead I’m here. Yet, so clearly and gently I discern that Voice that says I’m not supposed to see it all I just need to see what is right in front of me. And a change in thinking reveals that I’m not stuck but I’m cupped and held in the hands of the everlasting One. There is only one me and I’m right where I’m supposed to be. Living out the story unique to me and not trying to skip ahead or around this gift of the present. Because when I try to see too far ahead I miss the beauty right in front of me. The often messy yet beautiful life I have been given…it’s a gift that’s passing far too quickly so why would I want to speed it up? To be in someone else’s there when I have my own God ordained here?
The misty veiling of water in my eyes clears and my soul vision clears too and I realize I’ve been driving in the slow lane all along and realize that’s exactly where I need to be right now. Going at a pace where I can soak up truth that the here and now is filled up to overflowing with all I need. And that the lines have fallen for me in pleasant places. For they certainly have.
My kids in India are still in need of so many things like mattresses which cost $50. Would you be willing to donate today towards those needs? Even $10 helps! Please just leave a comment in the box provided on the donation page if you want it to go for a mattress. 🙂
P.S. My incredible friend Dorene makes these beautiful works of art (yes that hat is definitely a piece of art!) and sometimes I have the honor of modeling them for her. 🙂
(Photos by: Dorene Vandermeer)
You are gorgeous! Are her hats for sale? 🙂
Aww thank you M.J.A. Yes! She sells all sorts of incredible pieces. 🙂 You can check out her website here: http://www.unveiledbridaldesigns.com/index.php
Oh Elaini,
My heart breaks when I know your’s does. Yet God keeps reminding me that he
IS taking care of you and he loves you more than I do. You are in my prayers sweet one.
Rachel
Elaini!
Your outfit is FABULOUS and your absolutely gorgeous!(:
All of your messages are truly inspiring to me.. Thank you. . .
Praying for you as well.;)
That is very kind of you. Thank you!
I’m grateful that the Lord used these humble writings to inspire you.
I so appreciate your prayers. 🙂
Rachel! Hello sweet friend! You are such an encourager and I thank God for you. You’re comment really blessed me. 🙂 I’m held in the everlasting arms of Jesus. Sending you a massive hug! X
Reading this made tears come to my eyes. I’m confident that you please the heart of our Lord. It is an honor to know you and so easy to love you!!
I love you my sweet, incredible friend. It is a joy and honor to know you. SO thankful for you! Thank you for your comment. Blessed me so much.
“…why would I want to speed it up? To be in someone else’s there when I have my own God ordained here?”
You said it so well….look right where we are, and that’s where we are to be….
Psalm 27:13 is today’s mediation for me:
I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living!
Wait for the LORD:
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the LORD!
Thank you Sandi for your encouragement. God is so kind to reveal himself to me…
And that verse…well it has been one the Lord keeps bringing into my life! Thank you. 🙂
Pretty! I like the gold and black together.
Glad you like it. 🙂