Flexibility=Friendship

I had the most fun today that I've had in a long time. It wasn't planned, it wasn't expensive, nor was it expected. Today, I sat in the grass and made a new friend. We talked "business". We laughed. We joked. We talked about the day of the Lord's return. We were swarmed with flying insects and ants. Honesty was appreciated. Fears were shared. Prior appointments were missed. The conversation that was probably meant to last a few minutes turned into about an hour and a half. We were flexible.

Flexibility--it's amazing what God does when I let go, make myself flexible to His plans, if you will, and watch Him work. Yes, schedules are good, but ministry is better. Set times for group Bible study are necessary, but oh, the joy that comes from unhurried, laid back, chill time with fellow sisters in Christ! Date books are quite handy, but what a priviledge to clear a calendar and watch how God plans the day. Barlines give great structure to a piece of music, but the beauty that bursts forth when the heavenly Orchestrator conducts the piece is amazing!

I had my day planned. I had eaten lunch and exercised. I was going to finish watching a television show about the toxins in food (yes, I'm a nerd), read a little bit, take my time showering, and venture out to an fun, music-filled evening with some friends. I was checking my email and watching my food toxins program when there was a knock on my door. The above activities ensued (paragraph 1), thus changing my entire afternoon plans. I was left with 10 mintues of unwatched toxin-ology, no C.S. Lewis, and 20 minutes to shower, get dressed and head to the concert across town. Was I frustrated? No. It was pure bliss. I was flexible. I didn't let my thwarted plans ruin my day. I had so much fun. Really. God knew exactly what He was doing, and I enjoyed watching Him work.