That pretty much sums it up for me right now. I am trying to schedule a nap..but can't seem to find the time....
Tonight -trip to Tyler (finish last minute items for trip, and Dr. appointment), Wednesday-Church, Meeting (didn't I just have one of those?), Thursday- Hopefully pack, Friday- Finish packing and Saturday-7:30 a.m. departure to New Mexico! Did I mention I have to work everyday too!
So....nap, don't think so. It's funny because I have several girlfriends who are experiencing the same problem. Too busy, can't seem to say "NO.", always tired....so I ask, "What is wrong with this picture?". Aren't we all doing "good" things? Aren't they things that have to be done? I mean if we don't do them who will? Crazy, isn't it?
Ecclesiastes 3: 1, 9-13 says:
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: What does the worker gain from his toil? ....I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God. I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him.
Matthew Henry said this, "We are so taken up with thoughts and cares of worldly things, that we have neither time nor spirit to see God's hand in them. The world has not only gained possession of the heart, but has formed thoughts against the beauty of God's works. It is our business to do good in this life, which is short and uncertain; we have but little time to be doing good, therefore we should redeem time. Satisfaction with Divine Providence, is having faith that all things work together for good to them that love him. God doeth all, that men should fear before him.
I love that...Satisfaction with Divine Providence..isn't that what our bible study is about....Providence? So, with all the busyness and toil, am I doing them expecting to see God's hand in them, or am I just ready to get them checked off my list? I must confess the later is true of me. How about you?
Lord, I confess my busyness is too much. You have not designed me this way. You have not demanded a completed list, you have only asked for my devotion to you. That does not come from an over-scheduled life. Even though many are in your name, if I can't see your Hand in them (Providence) they are for nothing. You say in your WORD, satisfaction in my work is a gift from you. I ask for this gift. That you would give me wisdom to choose wisely the things that consume my days. They are numbered, LORD. I don't want to waste any. In Christ Holy Name. Amen.
Tonight -trip to Tyler (finish last minute items for trip, and Dr. appointment), Wednesday-Church, Meeting (didn't I just have one of those?), Thursday- Hopefully pack, Friday- Finish packing and Saturday-7:30 a.m. departure to New Mexico! Did I mention I have to work everyday too!
So....nap, don't think so. It's funny because I have several girlfriends who are experiencing the same problem. Too busy, can't seem to say "NO.", always tired....so I ask, "What is wrong with this picture?". Aren't we all doing "good" things? Aren't they things that have to be done? I mean if we don't do them who will? Crazy, isn't it?
Ecclesiastes 3: 1, 9-13 says:
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: What does the worker gain from his toil? ....I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God. I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him.
Matthew Henry said this, "We are so taken up with thoughts and cares of worldly things, that we have neither time nor spirit to see God's hand in them. The world has not only gained possession of the heart, but has formed thoughts against the beauty of God's works. It is our business to do good in this life, which is short and uncertain; we have but little time to be doing good, therefore we should redeem time. Satisfaction with Divine Providence, is having faith that all things work together for good to them that love him. God doeth all, that men should fear before him.
I love that...Satisfaction with Divine Providence..isn't that what our bible study is about....Providence? So, with all the busyness and toil, am I doing them expecting to see God's hand in them, or am I just ready to get them checked off my list? I must confess the later is true of me. How about you?
Lord, I confess my busyness is too much. You have not designed me this way. You have not demanded a completed list, you have only asked for my devotion to you. That does not come from an over-scheduled life. Even though many are in your name, if I can't see your Hand in them (Providence) they are for nothing. You say in your WORD, satisfaction in my work is a gift from you. I ask for this gift. That you would give me wisdom to choose wisely the things that consume my days. They are numbered, LORD. I don't want to waste any. In Christ Holy Name. Amen.
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Amy Joe, thank you for the reminder of how our busyness can get in our way and take over. Blessings!
Oh girl, how wonderful to see your new site. Julie emailed it to me today. Girl, you go! Love everything about it!
You must be listening to Beth Moore too girl.I have felt this exact same way for some time now begging God for direction. He reminds me to only take what He ordains, say no to the rest, He has someone else to take those things and sometimes things have to fall apart.....so He can build them up His way:) Much love girl. Will be following you my dear and your journey with Christ!
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