Work from Home Journal | January 22nd, 2024
Up to this point, the whole month of January 2024 has looked like this - waiting and receiving. What do I mean by that? Well, it has looked like the two things that I struggle with the most - waiting on what the Lord has in store for me and receiving love without having anything to give back.
What have I done with this waiting time? Well, two things. I have clung to the Lord through actively choosing time in adoration and committing to daily mass. I have also clung to my husband by trying to choose our relationship even when the feelings might not be there.
Little things I’ve done to choose John over myself. When we’re in the car together, and he is driving. Any time I catch myself turning to my phone to scroll, I put my phone down. Because what could possibly be on social media that is better than my husband next to me? Although this is a seemingly small choice, I have found that even if we are sitting in silence, it is better than choosing the noise of social media scrolling.
How have I chosen Christ more? I have read. I have filled my brain, mind, and heart with the words of the saints and holy people. I have gone to Adoration daily if my schedule allows it. Daily mass has become a non-negotiable if my work permits. By saying hi to Jesus daily, I find I can more easily discern His voice through the noise of daily life.
This opportunity to slow down this month is not lost on me, and I find it to be the gift I didn’t know I was so desperately seeking. Today, I invite you, as I will also be doing, to pause to ask the Lord where He desires you to wait and receive. Let yourself get uncomfortable because I believe that it is in the uncomfortable that Our Lord’s presence can flourish because we are depending on Him and nothing else.
