Life is incredibly full for me right now. I realize I have a tendency to be addicted to that "busy" and not to clear my path enough to where I can see a straight line. Instead, rather, the moment I empty it, another idea comes cropping up in front of me. There is always something begging for my attention. If I let it, life could dictate my path for me and I could be caught in a labrynth of activity and never follow the path to the hopeful end and the future that God has mapped out for me. (Jeremiah 29:11)
This year will be different. I aim to be more intentional. I'm seeking the Lord in all my ways and looking for His guidance daily in my home, ministry and career paths and for the future. I might have to stop cycling on the maze from time to time--to at least stop in the midst of it and ask for direction more than just in the beginning.
The truth is that we only have so much control over our own lives. Some of us micro-managing multi-taskers think we can conquer the world in a day but really, when it all spins in front of us, our lives could become like the cat's cradle gone askew if we don't let the Master Designer take control of it.
I love writing. I love all the pursuits life holds.I love teaching...
and visiting.... and encouraging.... and counseling and most of the time, parenting.
Somehow I need to strike a balance. Not just what I think is the right balance but what He determines is my position and station in the world.
I've been called to all these things but where the difficulty lies is in finding where they all fit together.
I've decided to stop trying to figure it all out myself. It's time to ask, seek and knock. Every day. Every hour. Every moment. I'm on a new journey to pray without ceasing. About everything. Everyone. Every day.
When I wander, as I am prone to, then I will tune in again and say,
"Speak Lord, for your servant is listening" and I will hear His voice saying,
"This is the way; walk you in it."
"This is the way; walk you in it."
Show me the right path, O LORD; point out the road for me to follow. Psalm 25:4.
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This post expresses so many things that I want to say. I also have a tendency to get caught in the budy ( you've seen my posts sometimes when get going) and this year, I've decided to do less. Be more intentional. Do things that have meaning in my life and can also impact other people's live. Don't kno how many times I've said to Baby "Less Is More" when it comes to fashion and make up etc, and yet i didn't take this advice for my other activities. Thanks for the reminder.
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I am happy that you have so many loves in your life! What a gift! But I also understand about having too much and being intentional. Hope you do well!
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