Humbled & Mighty

Humble yourself therefore under the mighty hand of God, that in due time he may exalt you. 1Peter 5:7

Usually when I think about humility or God humbling me it’s painful or embarrassing.  This weekend I was greatly humbled but it was not like that at all.  I was humbled in a gentle, sweet, beautiful way.  When I was a little girl I remember my Dad stopping one day and sitting me up on the hood of the truck so I could watch a combine gracefully and powerfully take down a field of wheat.  It all seemed so huge and amazing to me as a child.  I was in awe at how the whole process flowed together to complete a massive task.  Dad made sure I was in the perfect spot to see the work and he let me  ask as many questions as I wanted and then he just let me watch in silence and take it all in.  This weekend was sort of like that except it was with my other Father!

As I set out Friday morning to go to Boise it was one travel hiccup after another but there was a peace in my heart and time after time God just guided me through it all.  He put people in my path that were kind, friendly and funny.  He walked before me and all the hiccups just resolved as I followed in his wake and felt his mighty hand at every turn.  I went to Boise to share, teach and give, but I received much more than I gave.  I had the beautiful opportunity to meet women who shared their stories of joy and sorrow and pain and triumph.  They opened their hearts to share and pray and I was so very humbled to listen and pray with them.  The mountains and the retreat center grounds were so beautiful and peaceful.  I went to work, but instead I was humbled as I watched God work.

As I type this, I’m sitting in an airport waiting for the second flight that will take me home.  I will get there shortly before midnight and tomorrow is the first day of school.  I have a whole new batch of middle lovelies to set off on a new adventure with tomorrow.  There are copies to make and plans to finish.  There are things to think about and prepare for but he’s just letting me sit in silence with complete confidence and peace, knowing that he will show his mighty power.  I’m sure I will wake up at 4:30 in the morning and hit the ground runnin…I’m sure my luggage will make it to Lansing…I’m sure I can catch a turn at the copy machine before school…I’m sure the peace and awe in his ability to organize and orchestrate even the teeniest detail will leave me humbled and in awe.  

This weekend as he moved among the beautiful women at the retreat, I was filled with hope and joy and reminded of his mighty power.  I thought today would be a good day to remind you of it too.  I can’t lean on my own abilities but when I realize all he can do…all he’s waiting to do for us if we ask, I feel like that little girl sitting on the hood of my daddy’s truck just taking it all in!

A Seed To Plant:  Take a few minutes today to be still and notice things that have fallen in place and then humbly thank God for the good work.  If things aren’t falling in place, ask him to get you out of his way so you can watch him work; the view is always better when you’re behind him!​

Blessings on your day!