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Saturday’s Selah: Be

By Wanda

Take a break from all the doing and find a few precious moments to be God’s child.

It’s the child who has unwavering trust in the Father. The child simple believes what the father says.

It is the child who can take delight in the wonder of the world around it.

It is the child who plays with reckless abandon simply enjoying the moment without fear of what is next.

I was reminded today to lay aside all that I need to be doing, should be doing, and just simply be. Be fully in His presence. Be found delighting in Him.

Yeah….lay aside all the other labels. No worry about Wanda the Sunday School teacher. Wanda the employee. Wanda the sister. Wanda the aunt. Not even Wanda, my parents daughter. Focus only on Wanda…God’s Child.

My mind wants have me frantic like Martha with all the preparation but my heart says be a Mary…choose the better thing.

41The Lord answered, “Wanda, Wanda! You are worried and upset about so many things, 42but only one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen what is best, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42(CEV)

Perhaps you can’t take all day to just revel in the joy of just being God’s child but surely you can find a moment. It is in the being His child, being with Him that makes the all doing get done with greater ease.

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  1. Susan Wachtel says

    24 March, 2012 at 11:20 am

    Wow…thank you Wanda for the reminder to lay aside every other label and focus on the most important one…child of God. I too have a Martha’s mind, but desire a Mary’s heart.
    Susan Wachtel recently posted..Looking for God in the Midst of TrialsMy Profile

    • Wanda says

      31 March, 2012 at 10:09 am

      Labels are often necessary but they can be so limiting.

  2. Alex J. Cavanaugh says

    24 March, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    Our pastor is always reminding us to take those moments.
    Alex J. Cavanaugh recently posted..Ninja News and One Downside to the A to Z ChallengeMy Profile

    • Wanda says

      31 March, 2012 at 10:10 am

      It’s good to be reminded of this frequently. I often loose site of it in all of my to do(s)

  3. Pam says

    24 March, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    I take too few of these moments and I don’t know why. I ALWAYS learn so much about God and about myself when I do. Thanks, Wanda!

    • Wanda says

      31 March, 2012 at 1:37 pm

      Because those moments are so valuable is the very reason why the enemy tries to keep us too distracted to take them.

  4. kandi says

    25 March, 2012 at 7:11 am

    I take too few of these moments, thank you for reminding to stop and slow down and just remember to be God’s child, to marvel at being in His presence.

    Blessings to you Wanda
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    • Wanda says

      31 March, 2012 at 1:37 pm

      I am like you Kandi, I do not do it often enough but I feel so refreshed when I do.

  5. Rhapsody says

    25 March, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    hmmmmmm…..Amen, wonderfully shared, thanks
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    • Wanda says

      31 March, 2012 at 1:38 pm

      Thanks for stopping by Rhapsody. Have a great weekend!

  6. Sharon says

    25 March, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    Beautiful, Wanda.

    Today I am just being Sharon, God’s child, crawling up into His lap for a hug.

    GOD BLESS!
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    • Wanda says

      31 March, 2012 at 1:39 pm

      It’s a blessing when we can strip ourselves of all the labels and just be God’s child.

  7. alisa hope says

    25 March, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    UGH! I’m totally convicted! God is calling me to spend time with Him, and here I am reading blogs — though, I always love your posts 😉 I’m off to go sit at Jesus’ feet!
    alisa hope recently posted..40 Day Devotional: Following God into the CageMy Profile

    • Wanda says

      31 March, 2012 at 1:39 pm

      I find myself drawn away by the incessant need to keep up with blogging as well Alisa.

  8. Crack You Whip says

    26 March, 2012 at 3:02 am

    This is so true. Our Creator is the reason we are here, we can at least set aside time for Him everyday. Wise words!

    • Wanda says

      31 March, 2012 at 1:41 pm

      So true but we often squeeze Him out of day because of the other things piled on our to-do lists.

  9. LaVonne says

    26 March, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    I am not sure how to say this, except to say that I had to fight for my “just being” weekend, but I did it, and I learned a few things. I had to say no to some people, but I did. I had to put off some things, but I did.
    LaVonne recently posted..Lent 2012: Wake Up To RealityMy Profile

    • Wanda says

      31 March, 2012 at 1:42 pm

      You said it perfectly LaVonne and I know exactly what you mean by having to fight to just be. Glad you were able to make time to just be.

  10. ella says

    26 March, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    I love this, as spring starts to invite us out doors, this is the perfect time to see the magic of his gifts!
    Beautiful post, Wanda!
    Happy Monday to you~
    ella recently posted..Sunday ChallengeMy Profile

    • Wanda says

      31 March, 2012 at 1:42 pm

      His gifts are all around us and it’s wonderful to really relish their beauty.

  11. Bernadine says

    26 March, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    Aww Wanda, believe me when I say, this is just what I needed to read today.

    • Wanda says

      31 March, 2012 at 1:43 pm

      Glad it hit the spot Bernadine!

  12. Toia says

    26 March, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Love this post!! I recently had a Mary and Martha moment. And I chose Mary. It was worth it!!
    Toia recently posted..It’s Time For A Prune Up!!My Profile

    • Wanda says

      31 March, 2012 at 1:44 pm

      Hi Toia, glad you were able to make the best choice.

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