“Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the Lord loves rest between his shoulders.” Deuteronomy 33:12
This is what I long to do these days. Rest between the Lord's shoulders. It has been a very very busy month. More like couple of months. I still can't believe it is almost the end of October. I normally have most of my Christmas shopping done by now and I haven't even started yet. I am searching for ways to simplify my life. I've been inspired and encouraged by reading my friends blogs on what God is teaching them, what they are thankful for, ways to clean my house and take care of my family, etc... It is sad for me to say that lately, reading blogs is the only way I feel in touch with my friends these days. Everyone is so busy that it is hard to find time to just spend hours or lately even minutes together just catching up on life. Don't take that wrong though. I love reading blogs and seeing pictures and do feel connected as much as I can be.
God is showing me so much these days. He is opening my eyes up to searching out what is most important in my life. What is eternal and what isn't. That Heaven is real and so is Hell. That there are a lot of good people out there who don't know Jesus and what am I going to do about it. I pray a lot, but there is so much more for me to be praying for. I kind of feel like I'm not doing enough, yet when do I find time to do it? Anyone else ever feel like that? I am not trying to be depressing. I am actually very encouraged by all of this and the fact that it is up to me to change what I am doing and follow where He leads. He gives me the strength to do it and His Spirit gives me the guidance that I need.
Things I am thankful for today:
1. My kids and their hugs and kisses this morning.
2. It is "hat day" at school and Aly is so full of joy when she gets to wear a "fun" hat to school.
3. The Pumpkin Patch. (pictures to come soon!)
4. Getting away to my parent's lake house for a couple of days this week. Quiet mornings on the deck studying my Bible.
5. A next-door neighbor and friend who I don't know how I would live without!
4 comments:
It's been so amazing to me what the Lord has been teaching me staring around July about the important things if life and what it looks like when I slow down enough to enjoy them. Thanks for sharing.
P.S. I know what you mean about reading blogs. I DO NOT get enough time with my friends. Ryan has made fun of me lately for how much I stay in tune with everyone's blogs but it's the only way right now!
And, hey, blogging is better than nothing, right?! Way better!! Speaking of...I miss you!
I am telling you, time management is so time consuming!
I don"t know what I would do without you either! Love, Crystal
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