Mowing Along

 By Glenda Little

Isaiah 6:8 (NIV) Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" And I said, "Here I am, send me!"

Every week when I cut our 2 acre property I enjoy singing while cutting. That way the neighbors can't hear me when I sing out of tune.

I also take time to talk to God. Now don't worry, I pray with my eyes open, just in case a tree decides to jump out in front of me! I have had some "not paying attention" moments on the mower.

Today, as I sat there riding along, I decided to reflect on how God has moved in my life since the last time I mowed. This past week I learned to be available, ready, and willing.

When God puts things in front of you that He wants you to respond to, you must be prepared! Being "available" is asking God to use you wherever needed, "ready" is reading your Bible daily and praying, and "willing" is saying Lord, here am I, send me.

My husband, Steve, and I moved to our little place in the mountains in December 2020. God has put us in this valley for a reason. I feel His calling. Is it to minister, teach, write, or spread kindness to others? I don't know, but I do know this, that in His timing He will show me. I need to be still and let God do all the work in my life. I'll always prepare for whatever He may have in store for me!

 

Glenda Little is a native South Carolinian.  She and her husband, Steve, moved to Western NC in December 2020 and love it!