Re-entry to life's hectic routine after the rhythm of a different routine...

At some point in the not-so-distant-future I hope to sit down and reflect upon my week at the Academy.  It was indeed a time of listening, silence, solitude, affirmation, growth, deepening, etc.  HOWEVER, I have LOTS of reading to do for my classes and quite a few other responsibilities to which I must attend.

I found the Sunday Jesus Calling devotion to be very appropriate for me, especially as a post-Academy devotion.  Thankfully, I had an 11 hour drive home (due to stand-still traffic for part of it) to help me start transitioning into re-entry.  But, it is never easy to go from one culture back into another.  Whether that is from a personal retreat, an Emmaus weekend, any other retreat, a mission trip, or an Academy week.  At least that's my experience.  When you've experienced the Creator's surgery, life-breathing power, simply some silence and solitude, or something even more life-changing, re-entry into the "normal" life can be a little "squirrely".

So, Sunday morning I get up and read these words from Jesus Calling, April 15:

"Trust Me, and don't be afraid.  Many things feel out of control.  Your routines are not running smoothly.  You tend to feel more secure when your life is predictable.  Let Me lead you to the rock that is higher than you and your circumstances.  Take refuge in the shelter of My wings, where you are absolutely secure.
     When you are shaken out of your comfortable routines, grip My hand tightly and look for growth opportunities.  Instead of bemoaning the loss of your comfort, accept the challenge of something new.  I lead you on from glory to glory, making you fit for My kingdom.  Say yes to the ways I work in your life.  Trust Me, and don't be afraid."

Scripture references: Isaiah 12:2; Psalm 61:2-4; 2 Corinthians 3:18

The Academy rhythm is one of routine and that is much different than my normal routine.  And we talked about saying "yes" to God throughout the week. 

What about you?  What in this devotion speaks to you on your journey?

Blessings on your journey and may you live into the unpredictability of it!

~Debra