The Invisible Cloak

The
invisible cloak – I wondered how well it would work, would it hide me from
everything? Could I walk through the streets and not be noticed? Could I sit on
the couch and be invisible?

How do you get away when you’re in a house of
18-20 people every day? Or sleeping in a room of 11 girls? I have felt
overwhelmed this past week, not being able to find time to myself. 

When
you’re in a town where you are noticed from a mile away, kids running at you or
screaming at you from across the street it is hard to become unnoticed.

I
put my headphones in my ears and thought a walk would be a good idea. During my
walk I tried to block out the people, just wanting a safe place to go where no
one else was. The streets filled with people, noise, bicycles and cars. “Come
on God, all I want is a place to go, alone with you”.

I
started to have tears come to my eyes, but as I walking I saw this girl run up
to me- she was truly a little princes, pink fluffy dress. I took my headphones
out of my ears, shook her hand and asked her how she was. She replied with
“fine”, and then ran back into her mother’s arms. She had a great big smile and
I waved to her mother and kept walking. Now in that one moment I realized it
was special.

 I came back to a thought that I have to remind
myself of often,” it is not about me.” What if for that one day that was all
the joy they had? Or the only time they got a smile or hello? I was trying to
hide but maybe I was supposed to be noticed just for that little girl – Gods princess.

I
want to reflect Jesus. 

Can
I still use the invisible cloak? Yes but still being aware that I cannot hide forever
because God wants to use me. The day of rest is important, but God can still
use you.

 I do keep on realizing more and more God is
the only person, who can satisfy me, can renew my strength and joy- daily.
Today I was supposed to be noticed by that little princess, one smile can
change someone’s world, even mine. This past week, I was lying down with eyes
closed worshipping God (trust me, that is the only way you can truly get away
some days- when your eyes are closed), and all I could do was praise God, He
gives us unlimited hope, and full renewal to our souls- we just need to walk
under the shadow of his wings.

“I long
to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings”
Psalms 61: 4

 

“Come to me, all you
who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and
learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for
your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” Matthew 11: 28-30