Entrusting It All

Up until December 31^st, I was working and overworking myself seven days a week. As a woman, we never run out of things to do. I was constantly working one full time job and 2 part time jobs, running errands and taking care of my mother, housework, husband, grandkids, RFC Chaplain and overseeing a women’s ministry and of course, serving in church. You see, I thought I could fix everybody and everything if I just worked a little bit harder. Problem was, there were too many I’s and not enough God in my life.

God had been telling me for quite some time in my heart I needed to slow down. He had something for me but if I didn’t quit my main job and trust Him for the income instead of relying on myself, He would never be able to do a work in me. My husband totally agreed. I was literally killing myself. And, by the way, when was I really spending quality time with Him?

After being woken up in the middle of the night and God telling me I was His hands, feet and voice, I decided to be obedient and quit my job. My husband was thrilled. I started seeking God as to what He wanted from me. The only way I would know is to spend quality time with Him. You see, before, when I was working so much and involved in so many projects, I didn’t take the time I should have with the Lord. Oh, I would read the Bible when I thought I could and would always pray for a few minutes but didn’t realize until after retiring what spending time with God really meant.

I found myself starting to unwind, relax and craving my alone time with the Holy One. I promised Him I would never again rush off into the day without first spending that quiet time with Him.

Now, 5 months later, I’m even busier, not bringing in an income but instead relying on God to provide all my needs. His word says “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, acknowledge Him in all your ways and He shall direct your paths”.

It is not easy giving it all to Him. Women have a tendency to take over and be in charge. We don’t have time to wait. We have to get things done. I’ve always known God but now having spent so much more time with Him intimately, my love for Him is inseparable. There are times during my busy day that I’ll just stop what I’m doing, put down my basket of clothes or stop washing dishes and drop to my knees and thank Him for the work He has done in my life.

What have I learned through all of this? We don’t have to do it alone. It’s our choice. We can try to do it our way or we can trust in the Lord, spend time with Him, seek His face and listen for that still, small voice and do it His way. Take time out and get to really know Him. He really is an Awesome and Loving God!! 

A Women’s Ministry Center will be opening in the near future. Why? Because, I took time out and listened to the voice of God!!!

Linda Chetta