A Moment of Good

As of yesterday, I have returned from my grand adventure in the Great White North. Yes, I went to Canada. I had a wonderful reunion with some of my DTS buddies. We had such a great time just laughing and enjoying each other's company. I got to tour Toronto and see Niagra Falls at night, all lit up. I also got to experience the frigid temperatures that come with the whole experience :) These girls sure know how to love. I was so blessed to spend that time just relaxing and taking in a memory I will carry with me for a long time. I returned home to a bit of a frustrating family situation. I won't go into detail but I will say that it was enough to really frustrate and bother me.

So, yesterday I found myself just taking in what I felt was a bit overwhelming. I got to talk with a wonderful friend, which lifted my spirits. It was one of those conversations you walk away from with your mind still chewing on all that you talked about. Which leads me to today. Today I have found myself challenged to examine what I know about where I am in my walk with God.

So far, I know that God is intimate with me. He is gentle and awe inspiring with His power. I got to thinking about certain moments we gain when we are in a relationship with the Lord. I don't really know how to describe these moments, but I know they surpass time and circumstance. I know that these moments come at a time unexpected.

I was listening to a speaker once who tried to describe such moments. He said that they are recorded in all cultures of faith. They are "moments of heavenly perspective" that men of faith experience which requires all of that persons being, all senses, all attention. I can only describe these moments as a time in which man is able to step outside of his person and take in a moment of time that God has provided. I am not saying this is an epiphany, but rather an instance in which we can see into the spiritual realm where it is unmasked and we gain a sense of understanding to the heart of the Lord. After which comes this sweeping sense of peace.

So, I have been praying that these moments of good, of truth, would occur more often in my life. I know that this requires a level of commitment on my part that I sometimes am hesitant to fully hand over to God. This also means that the enemy will try to attack with every chance he can. Knowing this, I am fully ready to take what comes with having this perspective. I am also aware that with this perspective and understanding comes truth. Truth, which can be heartbreaking. So, I pray also that God gives me a heart to take in truth, for all it is worth.

The Lord has blessed me with a family and friends that love unconditionally, and through them I also gain these moments of good. God works through men, and He is stirring something quite extraordinary as we speak. I want to work on spending more time in fellowship with other believers, chewing on the word, challenging each others beliefs and examining my walk on a daily basis.

To be held accountable is to be loved.

Thank you so much for loving me, for challenging me, and for making me a better person for it.