Yesterday, whilst driving to Mafikeng (thanks to Airlink being grounded!) I noticed the beauty of the surrounding areas. It is summer which always means bigger and better sunsets set against a lush green countryside thanks to all the rains. There are always storm clouds brewing which play games with the sun allowing her to pierce the landscape with tunnels of light and shadow. Then I got excited! So excited that I actually began to move to Joe Cockers ‘Unchain my heart’ which was being played on Jacaranda FM, the only radio station I could access out there. My excitement had less to do with the countryside and more to do with the fact that I was experiencing it in such a way! I had noticed it! I thought about how much driving I had done of late and how much my inner thoughts had clouded the ability to actually see what was around me. I realised that my thoughts were always of ahead of me, wondering, plotting, puzzling. So what was different now?
A few days ago, I had an honest look at my life. Knowing 2010 is going to be a big year I knew that I needed to live in such a way that created space for my God-given calling to be lived to the fullest. This meant clearing away the clutter and taking a good honest look at that which I deemed to be ‘worthwhile good ideas’ yet were actually distractions. I changed the order of my priorities. I sat and reflected on what I knew to be the vision I want to fight for. As the vision grew larger in my heart and mind again, me and my desires seemed to diminish. Although this was hard at first, soon a sense of freedom set in. Already it feels simpler, lighter and easier. I feel like I am living in such a way which gives me the best chance to make this vision happen.
Today’s world will dish out many a distraction. We simply walk amongst a myriad of options. Some options will be a mile away from where you need to be and you will know it. Others will be just a shade off, a shadow of the ‘real thing’ but have the same consequences. I encourage you to spend some time reminding yourself of the vision you are meant to fight for, so as not to be ensnared with unnecessary distractions.
We need you living how you were called to live, doing what you were meant to do!