Sorry for not posting in awhile... Spring Break is over and life is back to our normal routine. I took a much needed timeout from life last week to just spend it with my daughter. She taught me the beauty in doing nothing. It seems like on most days, my mind is constantly overflowing with a list of things to accomplish during the day. I find it hard to sit on the couch and just relax, somehow feeling almost ashamed that I am not getting more done. Something magical happens when you spend a quiet week at home with a 6 year old. She takes pleasure in just coloring a picture, playing with dolls or watching a cartoon. I am amazed at how she can sit down and tune out the rest of the world. She truly knows the meaning of "living in the moment".
My devotional book this morning, amazingly enough, talked about this as well. It talked about how we all live in a rat race and make lists. Somehow we feel that making a list and marking things off gives us a sense of accomplishment. I like how my book summed things up in one single Bible verse-the author writes: " My favorite verse is Matthew 6:33.'But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.' To me this says, Put me first, Take time for Me and I'll take care of you. I've got you, got your kids, your schedule, what's for dinner, the whole deal. Just take time for Me. Seek me first." Wow, this hit home for me! Like the author, I always seem to find time to have my morning cup of coffee. I get up out of bed, half asleep, and still manage to put my caffeine filled pod into my Keurig. I listen while it brews and then sigh with sweet relief when my cup is complete. This is how I start my day... every day! What if I started it differently? Why is it that I can find time to make and enjoy my morning cup of coffee, but not take the time to spend the morning with God. My goal this week is to incorporate God into my morning routine.
I am a person who loves a good list. I love the sense of checking off what I have done, and I love knowing what I have left to do. This book also reminds us, " that we are human beings not human doings"! My list making has me focusing too much on what I need to DO and doesn't allow me time to just BE in the world.
This week, I am going to Be!!
Janet
P.S.- Update on my garden... it is going great! I already have a full pot of herbs and lots of tomatoes and onions coming up!! Also, my tip of the week.... put dryer sheets inside your floor vents. They trap items that can get into your vents, and the scented sheets make your house smell nice as well... and they are the perfect size! Enjoy your week!
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