You Don't Need It!

Happy Saturday,

This morning I came to my favorite place and ordered my usual bacon, egg white, and cheese sandwich with a café latte. I sat down at my favorite seat and started to unpack my gear. As I was unpacking, I noticed my earbuds were not in my bag. I looked through the bag, at least three times. I almost started to freak out, because I have a ritual before I write. Before I write, I usually always listen to worship music; just to get my spirit in the right place. But I didn’t have my earbuds, and I kept thinking what I am going to do? I can’t write, without listening to my tunes (which is crazy talk).

In that moment, the Holy Spirit reminded me, that regardless if I have music or not, He was still going to be present in my writing. He reminded me that He is always present when I am doing the Lord’s will. He reminded me again…that “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13

Queens,

I didn’t need my self-reliance ritual to write and you don’t either. You don’t need you for the interview, you just need the Holy Spirit. You don’t need you for creating a new plan at work, you just need the Holy Spirit. You don’t need to always have a plan for tomorrow, you just need the Holy Spirit. Parents you don’t need another parenting book or advice, you just need the Holy Spirit. You don’t always have to know the right words, because like our Father told Moses “Now go. I will help you speak. I will teach you what to say.” Exodus 4:12 (NIV).

So my thoughts, the next time you’re looking for your earbuds (self-reliance), rest in knowing all you need is the Holy Spirit.

Have a Healthy Weekend!