In a world that clambers for your attention, take note. Make space. Make space for what exactly? Perhaps, you’re thinking, I am SO tired. I can’t do anything more. Make space. Make space for Him, the Holy Spirit. In our weariness that continues for months, years that is a red flag. Something isn’t right. Make space.
Hold it lightly yet hold it dear. Make the space to frankly have space. It matters than you think. How you make the space is up to you. You know the season you are in.
Know this though, I am NOT saying making space will radically answer all your questions or solve your problems. I AM saying it makes a difference when you make space just to be with Him and Him alone. Whatever, however that looks like. For me it is sitting outside seeing what’s there, admiring beauty wherever I can find it. Breathing thanksgiving. These days it ranges from 5 mins to 30 mins. Yet, in the extreme hard seasons I’ve been known to be outside for 45mins to an hour. I’d tell you no phone, but I am a photographer. Yet, I will tell you no phone except to take a photograph. Or if you aren’t a photographer…then no phone. Nothing of distractions.
That may not be your style and that’s completely okay. Perhaps you’re a baker, cook, gardener, or an artists. If so…make the space to enjoy whatever it is by simply being and inviting Him in…doing NOTHING. Make space for your heart and head to hear his voice.
That’s the key especially if you’re overwhelmed. Some call it taking a step back. But I don’t. It’s rather a step forward and taking your thoughts captive. Its creating a space for Him to whisper delights and letting His love wash over you.