I guess as much as you think your heart is open to the call of God in your life, sometimes when you hear Him calling, you want to snuggle into a secure corner and resist change.
It seems right that at my age, a person should be able to settle in, put up a "Do Not Disturb" sign and not be required to change......just slow down....do what feels good and "chill" as the youngsters say.
I haven't done that yet, but there are times I'd really like to. Or I think I would. But I am an industrious person. Sitting still and taking long naps is something I don't do much of. I get up expectant to work at living. I enjoy it. The "older" people I admire are those who keep finding purpose to sow seed.
Feeling some winds of change in our life, my husband and I have been in much prayer recently. A witness came to us in the form of the scripture in Ecclesiastes 11:6. " Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening, let not your hands be idle."
So I am resisting saying, "I want to be left alone.....I've paid my dues. I've given my time. " It seems like something I could do and God would let me.... But, I've lived long enough to know I can't hide out. God will be forever calling me, waiting for me to help Him help others.
And I am grateful. I detest laziness and the feeling of entitlement....I'm not ready to hang out the offensive "Do Not Disturb" sign on a closed door.
I love to walk through Open Doors. He points me to open doors but doesn't push me through them. My earnestly seeking heart will walk me through to the opportunities on the other side. I'm walking through with my eyes open.....
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