I have been struggling a little lately when it comes to spending daily time with God. I am still trying to figure out, first of all, what that even means to me. I’ve heard it explained before that it shouldn’t be necessary for Christians to find a designated time with God each day because we should constantly be in fellowship with Him but I definitely see the importance, in my life, to find some time where I am not doing anything but focusing on reading the Word and praying out loud.
I find it ironic that I came on the World Race to experience more of God, but I experienced more of Him being at home than I have here. Our team has talked a little about how this feels like a job. It’s very important and we understand how effective it is to the people we are serving, but it has taken some effort to see God in the painting, the weeding, the diaper changing, yatta yatta. So what do you do in moments like these? You make a challenge. Our challenge to one another was to ask God to show us what He wanted us to learn in these every day “chores” we are performing.
I have had the realization that back home, I go to the places “where God is”. I have my church, Monday night bible studies and other various places where I go to meet God. Thinking about this made me feel a little homesick and maybe even a little regretful that I took some of these things for granted. I hadn't thought about what it would be like to not have these things available.
AND THEN, God spoke to me. What was I doing? Laundry, of course! As I was “assisting” the machine by wringing out my sweatshirt before placing it into the spinner, God allowed me to see that I was a lot like this article of clothing. He has spent time cleansing me; soaking me in the knowledge of His word. Now, it’s time for the wringing, where all that knowledge and living water needs to be released. It’s my turn to do the discipling. To bring a piece of Heaven here to earth.
Isn’t God cool? Life lessons at the washing machine. So, I met my challenge for the day. I love this image because it’s something you can relate to everyday life. What is God trying to teach you through your “mundane”?
