Like most of us, I have a very busy schedule.
And because of this schedule, I have set times when I do certain things.
I have a fixed routine.
Chanel and I usually have a weekly check-in on Mondays, where we go over what needs to be done for Alicia’s Word and the other projects we are involved in. This is a habit that arose at the request of the Holy Spirit. They also say, “Iron sharpens iron.” And that is exactly what we do.
For several weeks, perhaps months, my family members have been wanting to visit me on Mondays. This is usually not possible because I have a fixed and, above all, tight schedule on Mondays AND because I get a firm no from the Holy Spirit.
Last Monday, these family members asked again if it was okay for them to visit, and because I had said no so often and I genuinely missed them, I agreed. I did this despite the fact that I again received a no from the Holy Spirit.
You guessed it: Chanel and I never called each other and didn’t discuss our week because I had other activities.
Let me testify that I didn’t accomplish anything I had planned for the entire week, not in terms of housework, not in terms of exercise, not in terms of Alicia’s Word, and not in terms of the other projects I have going on.
I was literally empty!
Because I wasn’t on my guard and followed the Holy Spirit’s instructions, the rest of my week was difficult.
Simply because I opened the door to disobeying His instructions…
The lesson I learned from the above is that the Holy Spirit is right. He gives me instructions for a reason, because He knows what I need and, more importantly, what I don’t need. Even though my soul wanted to see and hug my loved ones, the Holy Spirit knew better.
From now on, when He gives me an instruction, I will comply immediately. As mentioned in a previous blog, it is better to say no once too often than to have regrets about a situation.
I also realize that I really need these check-in moments with Chanel to stay sharp.
This is the moment that the Holy Spirit has created for us to hone our skills.
Conclusion: Just listen!
Love,
Alicia
