A Fresh Wind

A fresh wind.  An unexpected wind.  I spent a good 30 minutes on Sunday afternoon being a buffer for the wind.  Bible Study Cousin had constructed balloon towers for decorations for our life group.  The balloons were attached to anchors to help them stand upright.  But we had not accounted for the wind. 

The brisk fall air moved throughout the event.  Some balloons could not take the push.  As the towers rocked back and forth, balloons made contact with the asphalt and popped.  One balloon unraveled from the string and rolled across the parking lot.  While I generally enjoy a great breeze, I did not enjoy it in that moment.  It was not part of my plan and made life a little more complicated.

Not even an hour later, I was once again outside.  Walking, walking, walking to meet my goal for my Outrageous October.  Listen, I am a big girl.  All the walking was creating quite a sweat.  And there it was again.  That fresh wind.  That cool breeze.  Not as unexpected based on my previous experience but definitely appreciated this time.

As the breeze pushed me towards the end of my walk, I felt a pull and tug on my spirit.  In that moment, I thought about my relationship with the Lord.  He often sends a fresh wind in my life that disrupts my carefully constructed plans.  Ya’ll know I am goal oriented.  I make my “towers” and the Lord breezes on by with plans of His own.  Things that I have not accounted for. 

He reminds me that my life is not my own.  As I grow and mature in my relationship with Christ, I have come to appreciate the breezes that He sends my way.  I do not need to look at them as obstacles.  I need to lean into the breeze and be refreshed.  Here lately, I have been very receptive to the voice of God.  I am looking forward to His fresh wind.  #wepreach