I have a tendency to fill my schedule with to many committments. This is an area where God continually tries to break me from. Funny, it is easy to excuse- as most addictions are, by wanting to delay the need to acknowledge. More and more He seems to bring the topic of rest. This is something I throw in the cracks of my life, not giving it the room it requires. So, this past week I have been saying “no” to things, giving Him my attention.
Besides, you can’t fall in love without spending specific time with Him. It is so refreashing to just sit and listen. To focus my mind and heart soley on Him. To undivide my attention and desperately drink. And this is what He wants to give me every second of every day!!
One of the things I so enjoy about Jesus is that He has no hidden agendas. He says so bluntly what is required. An inspiring example is in Matthew 10 where He sends out the Twelve just after He says, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest field.” Then in simplicity: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’
Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts; take no bag for the journey, or extra tunic, or sandals or a staff; for the worker is worth his keep. “
What a refreshing reminder of the simplicity amongst a whirlwind of confusion.
Jesus really is a great role model, ain’t he? He doesn’t explain stuff away. He doesn’t make excuses. He doesn’t avoid the issue or needlessly complicate things. He just (with the exception of parables) says things the way they are. It’s definitely one of the best things about knowing him. If you ask him a question, he’ll give you an honest answer. All we have to do is listen.
Awesome post! Don’t wait too long before you write more.
God bless ya!
In life choas and confusion, God is stable. Praise the Lord for that.
Addictions are hard to break. Keep working at it.
I think that this is one addiction many others (including myself) must really work on. I will be praying for you. I believe you are taking a huge step in the right direction!