Hide and seek was a childhood game that I played with my sibblings and neighbors. It was fun when I was hiding but not so much, when I was the seeker. Some people are really experienced hiders, if you know what I mean. Many people would rather hide who they really are than to reveal themslves, their lives and their flaws to others. Hiding "stuff" is easier at times than being transparent.
There are some days, I, even feel like hiding. Some days I feel disconnected, empty inside, and just not firing on all levels. I retreat in my home, don’t reach out to others, snack on junk food, and binge on Hallmark and or Netflix.
The tasks I want to do or need to do, just don't get accomplished because I end up loosing energy and motivation. Reading and gleaning inspiration from the Bible in these situations is almost impossible. I read but nothing seems to stick. I pray but my words are just blah, blah, blah, blah blah. I try to connect with the Spirit but to no avail.
I may not be able to connect with the Lord but He is with me. I may be in hiding but He knows just where I am and what I am experiencing. I may not be able to pray, read or concentrate but God protects me from trouble, and surrounds me with His love and deliverance. He is my refuge and my hiding place. Instead of spiraling downward and crawling into a cave to hibernate; I finally pick myself up and run into the arms of my Lord and Savior who is always waiting for me and always welcomes me into His loving heart .
I look up to the hills from where my help comes from, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Who is your hiding place? Where do you hide?
Don’t Hide too long though! You can’t hide from God. He is waiting for you.
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