Time to unplug
I was done! I knew it but they didn't. I wasn't living a life of integrity. I was everything to everyone and still not enough. Pretty face but ugly pain. All I wanted to do was run away. I knew I couldn't because I had my family depending on me. I was dreading the life I was living and I needed some time to get my thoughts together. I had young children at the time and my bathroom was no longer a respected heaven. Where could I go to get a reprieve in a safe place to process my thoughts? I was waving my white flag and needed a sabbatical from adulthood. I wondered how could I ever afford to get away? The money was just not there. Then I heard the truth from Him, "the money is there, you just don't think you're worth spending it on." It was a harsh reality. I needed to invest in myself. My family needed me to invest in me. It took some time for me to accept this but I did. I began to accept my value and I had an opportunity to remember me. Now I give others that same opportunity. COD House Retreats are designed with the unseen in mind. We see you, we hear you, and we remind you that HE does too. Come experience the freedom and release experienced at a COD House retreat. You've been praying for this.
A Simple Prayer in a Hammock
I made it out. It was a bright beautiful day. The sun was shining but a light breeze filled the air. The clouds were so clean. They were the brightest of whites. It was as if God bleached them in the wash. There was a stillness in the air. I was alone with HIM and HE had my full attention. My questions began to flow and His answers were clear and concise. It was amazing. He reminded me of His truth and His love for me outside of all of my obligations. I had forgotten before all the responsibilities, I was loved by Him first. It was the sweetest thing. I felt lighter and relieved. Then my body rested. I was in perfect peace. This city girl, with all the titles and duties dosed off in a hammock with God's love in my heart. It was then when the transformation began to take place. Something new, (slightly scary) but so exciting was happening.
I remember...
I REMEMBER YOU!
I remember YOU.
The talks, the laughter, the stillness your chillness-lol.
I remember YOU.
In fact, I remember it all.
Don’t you??? Who are you today and why?
You say I don’t understand, life changes you.
You’re right, I don’t understand because
I REMEMBER YOU!
The highs, the lows, the successes and the failures have no power to change you (if you don’t want them to).
Only God can change you.
So I have to ask you again, Who are you today and why???
because...
I REMEMBER YOU!
Michelle A. Thomas