Freely Speaking with Lisa

Are you living on a prayer or from prayer to prayer? Do you know who God is? Is God the magic genie in a bottle? These thoughts used to plague my mind as I am an overthinker.

Growing up in church and learning about him, I thought I knew who God was. God was always a part of my life, so much so that I took him for granted. I did whatever I wanted while still participating in my church community.

I became immune to this life I led. My overthinking brain had shut down my connection to God. But he was reaching out to me. I knew who he was, but I didn’t KNOW HIM. I did not have a relationship with him. God got my attention one night by slamming a door. I was sitting in a dark room lit only by candlelight at a women's retreat. The Lay Director read a passage from the bible and asked us to meditate on the words. My overthinking brain was overworking that night. The door to the chapel that was right in front of me opened and slammed shut. No one was there, but God! God gave me my verse, “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10 ESV)! I stilled my mind and listened to Him.

Anytime life gets in my way; I repeat this verse to myself. It reminds me that God is in control. God is everywhere, even in the silence. In the silence, I can get to know Him better!

Another verse I rely on is Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV), “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.”

When my brain takes over, and I start overthinking, I remember to trust in the Lord. By trusting in Him, I am putting God first and relinquishing all control to Him. He will make my paths straight. I no longer have just to survive this life but live it in worship to Him!

Blessings to you!