I apologize in advance…this is a long post. ;)
First a story:
About a month ago I had a day that involved lots of running around, which is pretty unusual for me. I’m usually home almost all the time. But this particular Tuesday was busy and it started with picking up my Azure Standard order (which we do in our Walmart parking lot).
When I got into the van to head to Walmart there was a song playing on the radio (Whatever You’re Doing by Sanctus Real) that I’ve heard a lot and liked but usually only half listened to. I knew it said something about doing something heavenly and of course I liked that line because I do have a website called Heavenly Homemakers for goodness sake.
Anyway…I picked up my Azure order then went into Walmart to get a few things while I was there. By the time I got back out and started my van…Whatever You’re Doing was playing again on the radio. Hmm, that’s weird, I thought.
I was home for a few hours then got back into the van to run another errand. Guess what song was playing when I turned on the van? Yep…Whatever You’re Doing. I was beginning to think that maybe God wanted me to hear this song.
That evening I got into the van again to head off to Bunco (my once a month girl’s night out). I could not believe it when I turned on the van and Whatever You’re Doing was playing. Seriously. OUT LOUD I said, “Okay God. I’ll listen.” And I did.
After playing Bunco…I got back into my van to come home for the night.
THE SONG was on again. Unbelievable. You could say that my radio station overplays particular songs…but still…how is that everytime I turned on the car THAT song was playing?
I got home and looked up the lyrics on the computer and played the song on You Tube at the same time.
Yeah….God wanted me to hear that song. I needed to hear that song.
I was so refreshed hearing this song, knowing that God is working in me…healing me from hurts…doing something much bigger than me…working out something heavenly. And I felt like I definitely needed to share this with you…
Here’s the song. I encourage you to read the lyrics (posted below) while you listen.
Whatever You’re Doing by Sanctus Real
It’s time for healing, time to move on,
It’s time to fix what’s been broken too long
Time to make right what has been wrong;
It’s time to find my way to where I belong
There’s a wave that’s crashing over me, and all I can do is surrender
Whatever You’re doing inside of me
It feels like chaos, but somehow there’s peace
And it’s hard surrender to what I can’t see,
But I’m giving in to something heavenly
Time for a milestone, time to begin again, re-evaluate who I really am
Am I doing everything to follow Your will or just climbing aimlessly over these hills?
So show me what it is You want from me
I give everything – I surrender
Time to face up, clean this old house
Time to breathe in and let everything out that I’ve wanted to say for so many years
Time to release all my held back tears
Whatever You’re doing inside of me
It feels like chaos, but I believe …
You’re up to something bigger than me
Larger than life, something heavenly
Whatever You’re doing inside of me
It feels like chaos, but now I can see
This is something bigger than me
Larger than life
Something heavenly
Since that day, I’ve given more thought to ministry and how God can use us all as women for Him (keeping our families first). I hope you’ll join me as we explore this topic together over the next several weeks. My prayer is that this series will encourage you…if you already have a well defined ministry for yourself…if you’re in a new season in your life and don’t see how ministry fits into that season…if you’re searching for the best way God can use you for His kingdom…
God is up to something…something heavenly!
That was an excellent post, thank you. I needed that, too. I appreciate your ministry.
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I need to listen to Christian radio more often… I haven’t heard that song before. I’m glad the first time was tonight, on your blog. I really have no more words about this, except… I can’t wait!!
I haven’t heard this song yet. What incredible lyrics. I’m excited for your series!
Laura,
God uses you in many ways through your blog but this, I am convinced, will be the best! Thank you, Laura for listening to His Spirit.
I have had similar experiences with christian songs on the radio and so has my sister-in-law, Shelly.
Laura, Jesus’ Beattitudes and Sermon on the Mount will be what we discuss for the next 4 months over at Transformed Moms. I hope you can join us! It is life changing! I have selected the christian music theme songs for each week through April. I think I may have to add one more. Thank you for sharing this! God is so good!
God is so AWESOME!!!! :D
Sounds like a Samuel experience!
I can hardly wait to see how God uses you!
oh, btw, love the new header and the family pic!! Pretty! Pretty!
I love the lyrics. Very powerful. Thank you for sharing Laura.
God Bless
A beautiful song and so timely for me as well. I’m feeling like I’m in a season of change right now. I’m a wife, homemaker, mother of 3, but there’s something more that is missing out of my routine. I’m not sure what that something is, but He will reveal it to me at the right time.
I can’t wait for your series!
Oh! I’m so excited!
Good post and good song, Laura! :)
I have to admit… I thought this was going to end with you say that Matt knew you liked the song and had purchased the CD for you and it was in the player and it took you ten car trips to figure it out! lol
I’ve heard that song a thousand times and never really listened to the words. Thanks for posting this. What great lyrics!
Wow, I’ve not heard this song, but it seems like the words really speak to me and where I’m at today. My twins are 21 today, and both of them married last month! I’ve had so many mixed emotions lately and not sure exactly what God’s role for me is right now. But like you said, “God’s up to something, and it’s something heavenly.” That’s both exciting and comforting! Thanks for sharing.
What an amazing song!
I am so with you on this one. I want God to use me for His will…
I just need to learn to surrender it all- even when it doesn’t make sense.
What a great song… I listen to Christian radio all the time and have never heard that song… I did have to download it from ITunes right away, as it is sooo touching and says sooo much in just 4 short minutes!
God must have really needed for you to hear it that day!
thank you for sharing – it was just what i needed today.
Thank you for sharing that song and your thoughts. It seems as I’ve just been “climbing over the hills”. It’s time for a new direction!
That’s amazing Laura! Great song! Thanks for sharing it and I am soooo looking forward to this series.
Praise God for His higher ways! And thank you for all the time you give to encourage others. I just started reading your blog a couple months ago and have been blessed beyond words. My husband and I have three boys (ages 5,3, and 9 months) and my mind is overflowing with ideas that I just can’t seem to find the time to apply (too many messes to keep up with), but I’m encouraged by you to press on and know that there is a time and a season for all good things in God’s time. The song was so timely . . . we’re going through bankruptcy and losing our home, yet His peace is constant. God is good, all the time! Thanks again and blessings to you and your family.
wow. I love your logo you created. Women with a mission. It’s so beautiful!
I just wanted to tell you that I stumbled on your website through a post about the “coat trick” on http://www.parenthacks.com, which I subscribe to on Google Reader.
This week, for me, has been one of the hardest in my life. Two close relatives are very ill, and I myself received news that I may also be sick with an illness that is uncurable. Before that news, I was already thinking how unproductive and unfulfilling my life has been, for God especially.
Tonight, in particular, I have prayed over and over to give me direction to be a better Christian, a better wife and a better mother. I have been feeling lost and worthless, grumbling over the fact that I do nothing but care for my kids all day. I am not the successful person I dreamed to be. Most days, that is enough for me. But the realization this week that I may not have “forever” to accomplish something great really turned on the self-pity.
Thank you for this post. It brought me to tears, and is answered prayer. I need a direction, and I feel like I’m heading there. Your follow-up post on family first was even more what I needed. and the final one about prayer really hit everything home.
Thank you over and again. I am now a faithful reader.
God bless.