With the start of the new year behind us, everyone is in the mindset of goalsetting. This made me begin to think on serveral different topics, one of which I have been observing in my own life. I have found the constant need to squeeze something I need to get done into any second I have available. This has then created a constant desire to want to "relax" from where I have not granted myself any opportunity to "breathe" throughout the day. I know I am not alone in this, us women are multitasking queens. So I thought I would share how I'm going to address this in my own life.
The Lord has shown me that I need to slow down, and be present in each moment. As a planner, I am typically looking ahead to what needs to be done and what needs to be done to get to that point. This is a good quality when used correctly, but I don't want to rush through my days to where it feels like I am drained or not being present where I should be due to the need to "get things done". I don't want to look back and my life feel as if it has flown by because I lived task to task on my checklist. I want to make sure I am truly enjoying each day by embracing the opportunities the Lord has for me by being in tune with His guidance. If I am constantly creating a busy or rushing mindset, I will be more likely to miss the things the Lord is trying to show me or grow me in. Making sure that I don't stretch myself too thin, is what God has shown me will help to remove that feeling of exhaustion or "trudging through the routine" outlook at times when things are busy. The eb and flow of life will always be constant, but the way we view and handle those moments and the moments in between is up to us. The Lord guides and sets the example for us through His word, but we have to make the choice for ourselves!
“Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”
Luke 10:38-42
This is my promise to be present.
My promise to not squeeze as much into my day as possible.
My promise to be excited for each day that the Lord blesses me with and all that is within it.
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