Moment of Clarity

Clarity always appears when I least expect it. It appears in the most of mundane moments. Even though I know this, I still don't expect it to come when it does. But clarity came to me today. It came to me in the most simple of moments. Outside, with the evening breeze rolling in, throwing the ball around with Sammie. Mind you, I was in shorts since it was warmer out today, pink flurry house slippers, an Oregon State T-shirt and one of Luke's hoodies. Just showered, my hair not brushed, no make up on my face, only the smell of white tea and ginger lotion. Simply being. In the comfort of my own skin. Like I said, the most simple and mundane of moments.

Being outside, I just looked around myself and thought "man who would have thought I would be right where I am?" I never expected to be living in California, on lots of land. No matter what struggles I face day in and day out if its relationships, work, faith, money or life in general, God is there. And today, when the breeze hit my face and I witnessed my dog running around joyfully and freely in the orchards, God was so present. I won't lie, these last few months have been really hard. Moving away from everything and everyone we know. Starting a job that we were/are still so clueless about and blindly jumping into a life we never have led before. But in the moment of clarity I was reminded of this verse:

"The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still." Exodus 14:14

No matter what hardships I face or how alone I can feel at times or so misunderstood, I am reminded that if I am just still in the world, the Lord will fight for me. Not only will He fight for me in hard and complicated times but always. It is only when I am still can I feel and bear witness to His goodness. And today, I felt Him. I felt His faithfulness and love all around me while being outside. In every gust of wind and touch of the breeze, I knew He was there. He had heard me. He had felt my heart. He knew what I needed. And my gosh, it feels so amazing. It is reviving. It is healing.

And now, I am sitting inside the house we live in and watching the sunset and feeling so incredibly blessed. So grateful that the Lord gave me this day. He gave me this moment. And I will not take this for granted.

Lyrics I'm lovin'

Lost are saved; find their way; at the sound of your great name
All condemned; feel no shame, at the sound of your great name
Every fear; has no place; at the sound of your great name
The enemy; he has to leave; at the sound of your great name

Jesus, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain for us, Son of God and Man
You are high and lifted up; that all the world will praise your great name

All the weak; find their strength; at the sound of your great name
Hungry souls; receive grace; at the sound of your great name
The fatherless; they find their rest; at the sound of your great name
Sick are healed; and the dead are raised; at the sound of your great name

Jesus, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain for us, Son of God and Man
You are high and lifted up; that all the world will praise your great name

Redeemer, My Healer, Almighty
My savior, Defender, You are My King

Jesus, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain for us, Son of God and Man
You are high and lifted up; that all the world will praise your great name

Your Great Name - Natalie Grant