datestampTuesday, April 6, 2010

Needing China [again]

I reached out to a dear friend today.
I said I was spent.
Didn't know how I could do it all.

I'm a believer that God helps us help each other.
I've seen Him do that countless times.

And today when my dear friend said this:
"You're running a zillion miles an hour, going nonstop and giving everything to everyone. You can't do that nonstop, you know..."

And then I said, "I know." But then admitted I don't know how to NOT do all the things I'm feeling like He (i.e. God) needs me to be doing.

Well, then God helped my friend...my inspired friend...to help me by saying:
"You need to make sure it's what HE really needs you to do and not what YOU need HIM to need you to do."

And, well...WOW.

I instantly felt the truth of that.
I've so needed to know He needs me.
Ever since I came back from Christmas.
Like it would all make sense if I just knew God needed me to be doing "other things" right now.

And I've filled up my calendar with things [again], albeit very good ones [again].
Darn it. I've been here before.

I think I need China [again].

5 comments:

Unknown said...

Feel.

Not fill.

And be still.

That's my philosophy.

Hang in there.

John Hilton III said...

I hear you...it's been two years since I went to China and I need to go back too! My planned trip for August looks like it isn't going to happen though...gotta be 2011 for sure!

Elaine said...

It's not China you need. It's the China "feeling." It's in your soul. Uncover it again:-) Your inspired friend has told you how. I miss you!

Erin said...

When do you want to leave. :)

Jill said...

Hooray for inspired friends! Can I claim you as my inspired friend? Loved this post, Laurel.