Taking a break from routine can be a good thing. However I have found that when I do so for too long other things get in the way and become seemingly more important. That is what has happened the last couple of weeks.
First the cars had to go in to get fixed before state inspection...
Then the TV died....
Then went to Disney
Then the in-laws came into town...
Then.....
Then.....
Then....
Then the Lord started to speak very loudly......Find a spiritual director.....call timone....
But I don't want to call her....she knows me too well and will call me out on things.....call timone....
But I don't want to call her....she will call me out on not exercising....and taking medications....call timone....
BLERG!!! FINE!
So, I contacted a friend of mine, timone, who just has a way of cutting through the crap and telling it like it is. Yesterday we chatted, for almost two hours. Now I am back on track. This blog is the first step to getting back into a routine, into conversation with God, into a focus on my purpose (which I had forgotten about and timone reminded me of in no uncertain terms).
Not all spiritual directors are so matter of fact or cuts to the chase. Everybody has to find their own fit. If you are searching for spiritual direction, you might consider checking out: Spiritual Directors International or Charis Ministries.
The great thing about our God is that we can keep coming back and He is there with loving arms to welcome us. I wasn't as far away as I have been but this time I was able to see the signs that I was moving away. That is the grace of God! I now know some of my triggers and ways that I step away. Now I know....
Peace my friends!
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