Psalm 104: 1-2
Ever watch Let's Make A Deal? I can only say that I've seen it a handful of times (I was more of a Price is Right girl when I faked a stomach-ache to stay home from school). Each time I've seen it, I think to myself, "If only they knew what was behind that curtain!" If I knew what was behind the curtain, I'd make my decisions based upon it, for sure, and end up with something great!
This week I had one of those moments in which I was full of joy and hope and excitement all at once. I was alone, driving in my car (feels like I'm always doing that lately...) when I was overwhelmed with the thought that I didn't want to waste any more of my time, my life, on insignificant things. What are those insignificant things? I guess they're different for each person. You probably know what they are in your own life. In mine, just to name a few, they're probably... The Bachelor (hard to look away from a train wreck), shopping (SO enjoyable, yet in small amounts... small amounts...), meaningless (empty, foolish) conversation, and the list goes on.
I get this hopeful feeling every once in awhile (who doesn't?), and I used to think of these moments as my very clear-headed moments. Moments when all the crap and worry and stress has cleared out, and I can think about the important things. For a long time,I actually attributed these inspiring moments to myself. Me! Me? Not so.
Lately I've struggled with what feels like a kind of stagnancy in my life. A few things the Lord has been teaching me about for the past few years are discipline and simplicity (see previous posts on the Year in Discipline). In very blessed moments, the Lord gives me glimpses of understanding. Is it possible that what I'm perceiving as stagnant, is something new He's teaching me? Of course. I've asked and worked for simplicity, and wow, do I have it.
Today, I was urged not to fill my simplicity or perceived stagnancy with unnecessary commitments, tasks and long to-do lists. Though they seem like a good idea at first, they will likely lead to worry, guilt and feelings of failure. What I'll strive for instead, is to keep my mind and heart open to the things the Father urges me to dedicate my time and life to. I'll be ready the next time He gives me a joyous moment during my morning commute. When He says, "Child, this one's for you", I'll be ready to take that inspired idea and run with it. I'm always ready for my next glimpse behind the curtain.
1 comments:
Awesome post. Thanks!
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