The Time In Between by Kendall

Today I heard a song by Francesca Battistelli called "Time In Between." It's a gorgeous song. I don't actually know what it's about since I only heard it once, but the title inspired me.

Those of you who know me probably know that my life is constantly running and changing. Life-changing events are actually run-of-the-mill in this home. I greatly dislike having to be busy all the time -- except when I'm not busy. You see, there's just one problem with a life that's always moving: In those moments in between, I get really, really bored. If my life isn't suddenly turned upside-down, suddenly it doesn't seem like my life anymore.

Recently, I haven't had any of those life-changing events. Almost this whole year has been an adjustment period mixed with the mundane. And quite honestly, it's hard to take interest in these in-between times. It's so easy to become depressed. It's very discouraging to think, Nothing worthwhile is happening. God's not working in my life right now. If He's not interested, why should I be any different?

I've got some news for you (and me, while I'm at it): God is so interested in this in-between time. This is the time He's working the most! When you're not caught up in the next thing you have to do, He can say, "Good. You have nothing else to do, so sit there and listen." This is a preparation time for that next upside-down moment. The next time your life breaks, you'll be ready. The next time the world spins out of control, you'll have something to hold onto because God loved you enough to give you a time in between to prepare you. He's so wise, He knew we would never be able to stand up against a constant onslaught of pressure from the world and our circumstances. I'm so glad He did, because if there's never a quiet moment, when are we supposed to be still and know that He is God? Let's not forget why we have a Sabbath. God knows we need rest from the world. Isaiah 30:15 says, "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength." Resting is actually key to our salvation. It gives us that time to take a deep breath and remember who God is and what He can do, to refresh our trust. And then when tragedy hits, we are so much stronger. We can handle constant running, because He's carrying us.

Jesus promised peace and rest for us. And even though we get bored, believe me, we need it. Don't look at your next quiet moment as "boring." You'll regret it later. Take the time to sit down with God and get to know Him better. Take an hour, an afternoon, or even better, a whole day and give it to God. Clear your schedule for Him. Go on a walk. Learn. And rest.

"I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint," says the Lord. ~Jeremiah 31:25

Oh, and I found a player for that song, so maybe you can tell me what it's about ;) It's the last one, Time In Between.

http://battlementsofrubies.blogspot.com/2008/11/time-in-between.html