Posture

Rain hitting the tin roof of the porch sang for a little while after I woke up.  Washing everything clean.  Little did I know at the time, it was washing the morning sky in preparation for the sun to peek over the horizon.  In the dark, all I heard was the rhythm on the tin.

Fast-forward two hours.

I turned left and was met by unexpected rays hitting trees.  Reminding of the upcoming fall foliage that is always highly anticipated.  The sun had not made it up high enough yet to illuminate the ground below.  Twinkling wet leaves were radiated.

I turned left again.  This time I was high enough to be able to see what the morning rain had washed clean.  Cloud streaked skies of crystal blue reminded me.  My lens just hasn’t captured anything lately.  I had not made myself available to capture any good shots.

To get the really spectacular shots, you must be willing to get in just the right posture at just the right moment.  Is the risk worth the reward?  Is the time well-spent?

How many shots are missed because my posture or timing is off?

Too many.

And not just pictures.

Am I the only one missing shots?  Am I the only one that is not getting into just the right posture at just the right time to see that one glorious view that only comes from putting yourself out there and being willing to go and do what is necessary?  Am I even making sense to you?  Do you even get it?

There was a post on social media this week of a young lady crying.  Her message was convicting about a harvest.  You may have seen it.  She was overcome with tears.  Her heart touched to the point of overflowing from her eyes.  And her message?  Simply a request to be willing.  Willing to go and do what is necessary?  Not that the outcome will seem successful according to your standards.  Not that the work will be satisfying.  Not that you have to know what you are doing.  Not that you have to be prepared to do the work.  Just that you make yourself available and willing to go and do.  And then do it.

Did you see her?

Did you hear her?

Did it impact you?

I don’t know anything about the young lady.  But I do know how it feels to miss a shot.  I know regret.  I know disappointment.

So while today is still today, here is my shot.  Jesus loves you.  He satisfied the wrath of God by taking your place to make atonement for your sins, if you believe.  If you accept the posture of coming before Him in complete sincerity.  Raw honesty here!  Acknowledge your sin.  Confess it.  Turn away from it and posture yourself to accept the gift of eternal life.

No scripture posted here today.  You look it up.  Good place to start is Romans.  Go ahead.  Read it.  Know it.  Share it.

And let me know if I can help.  Let me know if I can wiggle around a little to get in the right posture to come beside you and maybe together, we can study and learn and share.