A Word From the Lord

This summer has been drastically slower than previous years but we've spent the least amount of time together than in years past.  I guess it's due to everyone being older and able to go off and do things on their own.  It seems we are always splitting up and going different directions.

Today, I was lamenting to the Lord about how little time I had left with the kiddos and how fast time seemed to be running out.  I even posted on Facebook that this time thing just isn't fair!

 

I sat down for my quiet time.  I'd been reading through 1 Chronicles and then later in Matthew.  Then it happened.  I felt my Holy Spirit tug at me to see what kind of video Beth Moore might have on YouTube.  Crazy, I know.  But that is so far from my normal.

So here's where it got interesting!  The first video of hers I came to was one entitled

"Beth Moore- Passion 2014"

I thought, well I do love the Passion Conference!  Let's check that out.  I was so shocked as the video began and her subject was TIME. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8QkuRL5ikg

 

 Like a jolt, I realized that I was looking at this time thing (the anxiousness) all wrong.   I've been thankful for the four blessings God allowed me to train all along and becoming anxious that time was running out, but all of a sudden I was more focused on keeping them all mine.  All mine they were never meant to be!  Not to mention the revelation that time is not running out but coming!  It's not fleeting but running towards the event for which all time was created for.

As I meditated on the things God showed me today, I began to realize that we can't just stay all together in our own little world.  We (even the Hagertys) have to spread out and continue to impact the world for Christ.  That is what our time was created for.  And Praise the Lord, time is winding up- not down.  We are running towards His return.

In my old testament reading, He reminded me that every person's part is important- that's why every name is listed that did any little thing.  In my new testament reading, He revealed to me that even though I knew to love Him most and even thought I did, my heart had deceived me.
I end this post knowing that every single morning, we are closer to seeing the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.  The anxious time thing- is for His return!  I must keep focused on Him and fight the good fight. I love my family, but I love Jesus more.