And the story goes…..
Throughout my pregnancy there are days on end where my daughter will move like clockwork. She is generally very active – HOWEVER there are days were her activity will lull and my hearts prayer is God let her move even if it's just a little to let me know she's still there and that there is life in her little body, that her heart is still beating. It's in the moments of inactivity that I desire the activity and appreciate it.
Often times, it's like that in our spiritual walk, whereas God is moving and it becomes such a normal part of our lives that we become unappreciative of his presence and movement in our lives so much so like in my pregnancy experience. It becomes almost overwhelming, too much pressure, too much pain; it's almost like a pleasant discomfort and that's because the activity forces me to change my response.
Oftentimes I have to adjust my position, take in more water, eliminate those toxins in my body as a result of her pushing on my bladder. Isn't that the same response God requires of us? Adjust our position, take in more of the water of His Holy Spirit, and eliminate those things that don't produce life in our lives? Some of you may say that's easy for you to say, you've had activity whether little or much – I have had none.
I'm here today like those who are midwifing me through this birthing process to say; "you have." You see, in the beginning of pregnancy there is such a thing as quickening, it's a small flutter barely traceable, but present. Just as Eli commanded Samuel, I charge you – Go lay down, and when he calls you and quickens your spirit, say, "Speak Lord, for your servant is listening."
Blessings,
Ashley Shepherd