I’ve thought about you about 1,000,000 times.
About about.
What are we going on about?
I feel like a shout.
Shouting.
No, actually, no. I don’t.
I’ll remain quiet over here.
Though I wonder if I’ll hear your voice today.
I wonder if you actually expected me yesterday or if you were just …
being polite.
Actually, no. I don’t think you were. I trust that you wanted me around. But maybe you didn’t think it through.
Because after I had arrived… you didn’t seem to notice whether I was there or not.
I’m not good at those sorts of things, you know.
Walking into situations where I’m not totally comfortable or not totally secure by myself.
Going with the flow. I want someone to paint me a picture of the flow. I would like a hand-painted copy of the flow-chart of whatever situation I’m entering into so that I know exactly what I need to do or say with every happenstance. I want to be prepared and equipped. I want to feel safe and secure.
There’s so much newness here. So much newness.
Not much of a foundation.
The flow has been going but seemingly in 1,000 different directions. It’s like a fire hydrant that’s erupting water every which way. I feel like a loner with a bucket who’s contemplating collecting some of the water but it seems easier to stand a ways away and not make a move.
Aways away.
What are we doing anyways?
You are like an ant building a kingdom; picking up piece after piece of dirt and carrying it from one place to the next to construct the work of art that you painted in your head. I’m wondering if I have a place there. I’m wondering if I should partake in that. You’ve invited me in, yes. But do I want to come in?
“He’ll be busy, you know” a friend told me. A wise friend who’s been around the track a few times.
It’s funny (I guess) how relationships bring out all sorts of insecurities. Vulnerabilities. Weaknesses. Issues you may not have known you had. They all float up to the surface. Though I know without a SHADOW OF A DOUBT that timing is everything.
Time.
I wish I didn’t have a clock right now. I’m glad I don’t have one of the ones that tick every second. I feel as though I already hear a ticking clock in the background of my mind.
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60. That makes up one minute. I admit, I didn’t type all of those out. I typed out the first 12 and then copied and pasted the last 48. Hahha
A lot can happen in 60 seconds.
An uncomfortable conversation that makes or breaks a relationship.
Many people talk about “split-second decisions”. I’m not good at those. I’m cautious. I think I’m the steady one. I’m the overthinker. I’m the one that contemplates things from all angles. I’m the one who researches products for months before purchasing them.
Meanwhile, you’re over here living in the moment. Living by the moment.
I want to do this too but I’m scared. Good thing is…
DRUM ROLL PLEASE
I’m not alone.
I trust God.
I trust His leading.
I trust His guiding.
I trust His outline.
I trust His Word.
I trust His timing.
I trust His will.
I trust His ways.
I trust His thoughts.
I trust Him.
I know God’s got me. He’s my anchor. My rock. My solid ground. My sword. My shield.
Nothing formed against me shall stand. No weapon.
🙂
So as I sit. As I wait. As I idly anticipate.
As my mind races, whatever I face
I’m warm in His embrace.
His Spirit leaves no trace
of doubt, of fear; it disappears
I’m complete. I’m full. I’m whole. I’m here.
He’s near. I’m free. I’m exactly who He created me to be.
Velvet.
Just Velvet.
I’m going to just be… Velvet.
There’s only one of me.
And I’m free…
I’m free.
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Did you know that you’re free too?
xxx
<3
V