LISTEN UP!!!!

So from time to time...I specifically send Kerri a link to my blog post..usually because there is something I have written that I really want her to know or see..sometimes..I just do...because she is a important part of this Journey and I want to share stuff that happens along the way...anyway...last night...I sent my post to her...this was her response on Twitter along with this picture...


@jlpee listen up!!!!!

So ...I laughed...Hard...and cried...again...reminded of God's Grace. 

So today I am the kind of busy that sends me into a state that is usually fairly unpleasant for those who have to deal with me...I am pushed to the max on time...I am not exactly sure what I am doing in several aspects of my life...AND I have a job, daily responsibilities, etc...But in the midst of that...I am clearly getting the message that is written in the above Scripture. It along with Phil: 4:13 keep showing up in different forms, different words...from different places...or so it appears...

But Kerri delivered the message in a way that for some reason struck me right in the gut!!! Oh...I laughed...for some reason it was just really funny to see those words...Listen Up!!  Kinda like HEY YOU!!!  It is right here...written down for you...plain and simple!!!  Makes me smile...

AND...I cried...because it IS written down for me...Plain and Simple...28 Words...the answer that completely and totally addresses all of my questions on how do I cope, succeed, overcome, conquer, battle, lose weight, gain confidence, navigate trials...and the list goes on...

LISTEN UP!!!  DO I LISTEN UP?  Truthfully..I think that sometimes I am just too busy talking...thinking, analyzing...to just listen.  I fancy myself a good listener...I am thinking that MAY be slightly inaccurate...Oh...I can bust out some good listening skills...I am not afraid of eye contact (unless I am in trouble)...I can listen for hours...I like to listen...But do I listen UP!!!  Do I listen to God...truth is...Yes and No...Do I make good eye contact with God!  Not Always?

I suppose that is true for many within my circle of support...I certainly have plenty of people share with me that they too...struggle with remembering and truly living the idea that God is completely and totally in Charge. My struggle is truly LIVING that way.  I believe the WORDS...I do with all my heart...AND I just really need practice living it...I mean...I am only 46!  Just a mere pup!

I have a confession...I am in absolute AWE of people that TRULY live life without much worry.  That TRULY Let Go and Let God.  I am not sure I know too many of those people...but I have a few that I have decided are much better at surrendering to God's Will than I am...and I honestly think...I want that!!! I want that ability...At times...I don't even have a CLUE how to get it!!!  I don't think we are supposed to compare our insides to other people's outsides...I do though...at least when it comes capturing the serenity and peace that comes with acceptance of one's life where it is at and knowing that God is in charge...

I used to know someone...an acquaintance...that said this.."I used think that I was  Large and In Charge"...until one day I realized...I was just Large and God is in charge"...I loved that! Made me laugh and think!  My favorite combo!

One of my long time friends sent me a really sweet message and she said to me this, in context to her own Journey, "But I keep moving, like you, one step in front of the other, knowing that God has this.  I do have to remind myself again and again to LET GOD...it's so hard not to try to be in control, but the truth is, we're not, HE is...

She goes on to say...I love you, I pray for you and I am always on your side of the court, cheering you on. 

So this is just one of the kind, supportive, personal messages that I receive regularly from those that support me in this Journey...But here is what I think...though the words come in different forms, stated in different ways from different places...there is ultimately just One source!  I just have to Listen Up!

So I responded to Kerri...with just two words...I'm listening...Funny thing...I am now!!! LISTEN UP...Got my attention!!  Made me laugh and think!  Again..one of my favorite ways to learn. 


I think I will shut up now and Listen!  Goodnight!