Time...Time...We never seem to have enough. I seem to always have many things that never get done. I am restless and stressed. Has this become the new normal for those who seek the American dream? It certainly seems that it has become a dream. In light of the fact that it will soon be a brand new year, I thought I could spend some time trying to figure out how to refocus and try to find out what really is important in my life. I often consider the inconsistencies in my life.
I tell everyone that my family is the number one priority..but do my actions really show that?
I tell everyone I love to write, but do I blog enough to improve my writing skills?
I make it clear that my faith is important, but from the outside looking in, is my life any different than those with no faith at all?
The portion above is the beginning of a blog I wrote before Christmas. I was feeling really discouraged. I was overwhelmed by the fact that we would not see our family over the holiday, and what it was going to "feel" like not to be in Georgia during Christmas. I was also struggling with the fact that so many around us have nothing, yet we complain or feel guilty when we don't feel like we have enough toys for our kids to open on Christmas morning. It is strange considering that in my life, I complain more about their toys being all scattered around the house than anything else.
Do we ever think of our children's spiritual well being?
Do we ever consider what makes the holidays truly significant?
As a person of faith, it is hard to reconcile many of the things we hear and read in the Bible with our daily lives in the USA. We should all consider what we are willing to do with these truths. For me it always leads back to all the "things" that I have around me in my home. I have so many items, objects, and collections around that it is hard to find a clean spot for one more thing. We must ask ourselves what we are willing to do with these things, but most importantly, we should consider what we are willing to live without.
I challenge you this year to ask the hard questions of yourself, and as you seek to provide for your family in all your shopping, cooking, and cleaning. Remember,we work as unto the Lord, not ourselves.
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