My Misfit Captivating Moment: Undone
I know I’ve been blogging about Captivating a lot but it remains one of my top life-changing books. One of the key parts of the book for me was when Stasi Eldredge shared her personal experience with God lavishing on her. I want you to read the book so I won’t share (but I will say I’m going to go through this book as a Bible book study next month through my webinar room.)
Anyway, I’ve been in need of a battery recharge of sorts. This summer has me feeling run down and seeking God’s wisdom and direction. I don’t doubt Him or His promises but I’m ready for Him to move in a way I can see. I’m tired of seeing the same adversity and circumstances where little seems to change.
That is what makes last Sunday so special.
I felt as I drove back to Ohio that my pit stop needed to be at Presque Isle in Erie, PA. There was something deep inside me that craved hearing the waves. I just knew somehow He was going to love on me through the beach scene. If you are someone that responds to nature like I do, you know what I mean. I call it visual worshipping.
His answer came so strong I had to bite my lip from a flat out sob not just once or twice, but pretty much until 3am this morning.
It was the waves, the sun, the sand, the smells. It was feeling not just refreshed and encouraged, but carried. Think Footprints in the Sand. It was so powerful and sweet, such an intimate moment between the Lord and I, I’m still savoring it.
But wait, He wasn’t done. Once I pulled myself away I was driving, still fighting the onslaught of tears just because and I saw the sunset. Purples and pinks so sharp and specific that all over Facebook I saw people from different parts of PA and OH talking about it. Then my son saw the rainbow.
And that’s about when I came undone. I felt like that rainbow was God’s P.S. that He hasn’t forgotten His promises and He is working on them in ways that would blow my mind. I felt so loved and recharged. It was amazing. No wait. HE is amazing.
That’s Captivating. It’s what God wants for you in a customized way unique for you. Ask Him to show you. I KNOW He will.
Have you experienced God this way?
beautiful! Thanks for sharing
You’re welcome! Thanks for reading!
That is captivating! I think the heat of the summer has wilted many of us–but I feel like I’m coming out of it, too. May you have a glorious autumn!
The same to you, Lisa! I believe the autumn will be transforming in more than just color and temperature. Believing you will be blessed!
Hey Julie, I am amazed by the amazing experience you had. Even though the circumstances themselves weren’t of significance, the combination had a great impact on you. I hope I’ll experience something similar soon.
Alice,
I’m believing that for you! I learned after reading Captivating that God wants to be close to us and show us His love in ways like that. Now I’m not afraid to ask for them and recognize them when they happen. Thanks so much for reading and leaving a comment!