Thursday 12 November 2015

Can I please press pause?




Can you hear it? 

I sure can! Sometimes, its symphony is deafening!

It's 10 p.m. Sunday night as I peer at the avalanche of books on my desk - several lessons still to be checked and planned; I look away wearily and trudge up the stairs, the pile of dishes in the sink is begging to be washed, I shrug and walk down the hall - there are clothes to fold and iron, everywhere I turn something or someone is needing my attention; and I I just want to press pause. 

Can I please press pause? 

Then I hear it again; the constant rhythm of time, beating like a drum in my ear, marching on incessantly, seemingly oblivious to my lack of preparedness, purpose or peace. Time waits for no one. I can't stop it; I can't press pause until I get my act together …until I catch up. Or can I?

Here's what the Lord has been laying on my heart, teaching me ever so gently and personally, I ‘can’ press pause… and as if time stood still I can be miraculously changed in the 'pause'. You see it starts in the mind, no rather in the spirit. No matter what is happening around me, I can pause - rest in the knowledge of God, ponder the truths of His love for us and 'power-up' or receive a fresh outpouring of His power.

pause  n. a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action;v. to dwell or linger (usually followed by on or upon) [dictionary.com] 
ponder  v. to consider something deeply and thoroughly; to weigh carefully in the mind [dictionary.com] 
power-up   v. to be instantly benefitted or receive extra abilities [wikipedia.org]


So, wherever I am, whether sitting by the bedside of my dying father, or steeling for another day filled with seemingly mundane matters; ceased by fear or held captive by frustration, I can simply pause… halt my thinking and dwell or linger on God. 

GOD… the unfathomable, all-powerful, all-knowing, self-existing, self-sufficient, ever-present, unchanging and eternal GOD. I can meditate on the being of God and rest in the knowledge that He will fulfill his purpose for me. 

And I can ponder. I can weigh carefully in my mind how is it that the Creator of the universe, the Maker of all things seen and unseen, the Commander of heaven’s armies, can be intimately acquainted with all my ways. I can consider deeply and thoroughly how God having searched me and known me can accept me just as I am and can love me with an ever-lasting, blood-shedding love… a love that hides me in Christ; how that because of his great love for me, God does not count my sin against me but has given me victory… the power to overcome. 

The thought that with God’s power working in us, God can do much, much more than anything we can ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20) both astounds and humbles me. As the awesomeness of that privilege fills my mind, I can prayerfully accept being used as a channel for His power, and just like that, my friends, I can power-up and walk into the fray prepared, purposeful and full of peace. 




What about you? What's happening in your life right now? Do you need to press pause? 

Well, now you can! Go ahead, press pause.  It’s amazing what a pause can do!




Please enjoy You Are I AM by Mercy Me during your pause. 





11 comments:

  1. Oh, Carlie...you brought tears to my eyes with this one. Boy, how do I need to pause! Thank you for allowing the Master to speak to and through you with truly powerful words. Wishing you blessings!

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    1. Thank you Sun Sparkle Shine for your encouraging words. What a blessing if I can be a vessel used by God!

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  2. You truly are a blessing, very profound continue to inspire.

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    1. Grateful! Thanks for your encouragement, Kelvin!

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  3. You truly are a blessing continue to inspire with your thoughts,very profound and timley.

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  4. Thank you for this Carlie, you may never know how much I needed it. Our God is so personal that he sends just what we need when we need it! Continue to let him speak through you.

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    1. Hi Andrea! Yes, God never ceases to amaze me with His impeccable timing. I hope it helps you as much as it has helped me. Thanks for the encouragement.

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  5. This is just what I needed this morning! I found you via link party and I'm glad I did! Thank you for this!

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    1. Oh, Danielle! I'm so glad it was an encouragement for you. I too so often need to pause and breathe in His power anew. Praying that you'll feel prepared, purposeful and full of peace today. Blessings!

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  6. Amen! We all need to just press pause at some point, don't we? Thank you for this hope-filled reminder! I sure needed it! And thank you so much for sharing this with us at Moments of Hope! I love having your hope-filled words each week!!
    Blessings and smiles,
    Lori

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    1. Thanks so much, Lori! This is an older post, but it's near to my heart because I often feel like I need to press pause. And God is always there waiting for me when I do. So thankful. Blessings to you, my friend.

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