Awakened!

Sometimes I feel dormant, in activity, in life, and in spirit. Days will go by and I feel very much asleep and comfortable in my bed of past achievements and experiences. I pull up the covers of complacency and close my eyes to the light of responsibility or opportunity. The reality of God's will seems too bright against my senses. And yet, despite my flesh and my fear of what lay ahead, I awaken.

I am coaxed out of my slumber like a tender sprout is coaxed by the sun's warmth and light. The seed that has lain resting and slowly germinating emerges as it is brought to life. Because all living things are drawn to its radiance and wonder. I long for it even when I don't feel ready or competent enough to do what God has purposed for me. Even my doubts cannot prevent me from responding to God's calling on my life because, in my search for Him and His truth, I am compelled to seek Him earnestly. I fight obstacles and hindrances just to get closer to Him and to know Him more.

And as my soul glimpses the glory of the Lord, I breathe hope, love, and joy afresh! The past becomes an imperceptible memory and I receive new eyes to behold Him and new ears to hear His voice. I am awakened! And He strengthens me and sustains me for the work of His hands. I am alive in Him!

Glory