“Get out!” my husband of 30 years said.
We were in the truck, touring around the historic artists’ town of Nashville, Indiana, when I saw a lush display of red flowers in front of the Holly Shop. Most times, when I see something I want to preserve with a photo, Rob maneuvers the truck to a spot where I can grab a shot. But this time it was just too awkward, and in the heat of that moment, he said,
“Get out!”
I looked at him in surprise. He’s not usually so abrupt. In fact, in times of stress Rob has much more control over his voice’s tone and pitch than I do. He noticed my surprise, and laughed. So did I. The tension released, and he continued…
“If you get out you can get a better shot.” he explained.
Sometimes you just need to “get out”!
Since that moment, we’ve been using those words — get out — to encourage each other in lots of areas. I wonder if you can relate?
Get out of your own way.
Are there times when you are your own worst enemy? No one else can do the job, but for whatever reason, you’re procrastinating. Maybe it’s time to “get out” and just do it.
Get out of your comfort zone.
Oh, yes. That beautiful, safe, warm and embracing comfort zone… we’ve all got one. It feels so nice. It’s relaxing, and reliable. However, our comfort zone rarely serves us well. Get out! Try something new. Experiment. Stretch.
Get out of your head.
Analysis Paralysis. It’s a disease. Around and around and around and around and around… Stop. Get Out. Take action. Stop procrastinating!
Get out of the way.
For husbands and wives, this one is hard. Especially if you love to serve your spouse, and your relationship has been built on being a helper. There are times when you do your spouse a dis-service by serving. There are times when it would be better if you just encouraged him/her to “Get out!” (in a nice way, of course!) and try it themselves. (This post shows the affect Rob’s encouragement has had for me!)
Get out of the evil one’s snare.
Are you making it harder for God to bless you? Maybe it’s time for a self-assessment… Are there un-Godly habits you need to target and say, “Get out!”? Which friendly associates are leading you in places where God wouldn’t want you to be? How’s your relationship with God? Where are the unconscious separations happening? What needs to get out of your life, so your omnipotent Heavenly Father can fill you up with love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness and faithfulness…
Consider: Where could you say, “Get out!”?
Where could that phrase encourage your spouse? (Especially if it was something you did for yourself…)
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Here are a few more photos from our time in Nashville, Indiana…
Shop, after shop were filled with beautiful things. Hand-made things. Goodies, and delights.
Do you enjoy cooking? Or eating? There was an awesome shop with soooo many (I didn’t really count – but there were a lot!) flavored olive oils, and balsamic vinegars. They were so good, they were almost like beverages.
And this artists gallery, Spears – was filled with a feast for the eyes and the soul. Pottery, textiles, art, photos, etc. all created by 19 artist friends who have been placing their work together in this spot for 4 years.
Have you ever “panned” for gems? In this shop, you have the opportunity! Included in the displays were geodes as art and other gems made into jewelry, and granite fossil art pieces of ancient slugs. (they’re actually called orthoceras)
And there was candy. Sweets. Everywhere. Fudge. Carmel Corn. You name it… it was there to eat!
Don’t worry. I was disciplined. – I GOT OUT quickly!
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