I admit it. I struggle with shyness. Some may find that surprising. Others who know me best realize this vast truth. If I am comfortable around someone, it is much easier to communicate with them. Yet in a crowd or an uncomfortable situation, I tend to remain very reserved. However, shyness has its benefits.
It is much easier to listen to the thoughts and hearts of others when we are quiet. We learn so much more that way. I have also found that what is spoken...and unspoken...are both very important.
More times than not, I find myself at a loss for words when I pray. I know He loves me. I know He is our Father Who wants us to talk with Him about anything and everything. As a parent, I realize what it means when our adult children share their deepest thoughts and feeling with us. Yet I am amazed that the Creator...the Great I Am...the Alpha and Omega...the King of Kings...is available and accessible to..me...simple, ordinary...me. What should I say? How should I say it? Is it respectful enough? Honorable enough? Too selfish? Too worldly? Too shameful? Too doubtful? Too ungrateful? Too...average?
Being shy around people is indeed challenging. Being shy with God...very difficult. Of course, He knows what I think, feel and do. But approaching Him...quickly reveals my inadequacies, imperfections and inconsistencies.
How amazing that God knew we would sometimes struggle to communicate with Him. Whether too shy, very ashamed, greatly afraid or absolutely amazed, there is a way for us to reach out to Him. He loves us that much. He loves us and listens to what is spoken...and unspoken...anyway. I am grateful beyond words, which I am certain He already knows.♥~thl
"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And He Who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will." Romans 8: 26>27
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