I really don't like that word - "busy"! It has such a negative connotation: slavery, weariness, no time, hectic, loss of control, mindless, crowds, traffic, stress, worry, being driven...
So I don't like using it! When pressed, I shall say, "No, I am not busy". I take each day as it comes and give out exactly what I have and call it, Good.
I have learned that many times it is my lower priorities that would drive me. However, I choose to be led by my gentle Shepherd. Not driven by a whip. My to-do list is gigantic. But I am learning to focus all my efforts on the ONE thing.
I love Alaska time. It agrees with my soul prospering. Rest and relax today.
So, I will not tell all of the wonderful events that have transpired until I have finished resting! Because I am NOT busy.
P.S. If you want to know more about strategic planning centered around God's will for YOUR life, call Chris!
P.P.S. I will adopt Amy's slogan for today: If only everyone thought this way...!
Psalm 128
Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways.
You will eat the fruit of your labor;
blessings and prosperity will be yours.
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house;
your sons will be like olive shoots around your table.
Thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD.
May the LORD bless you all the days of your life;
and may you live to see your children's children.
You will eat the fruit of your labor;
blessings and prosperity will be yours.
Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house;
your sons will be like olive shoots around your table.
Thus is the man blessed who fears the LORD.
May the LORD bless you all the days of your life;
and may you live to see your children's children.
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We have much in our hearts. Please pray for wisdom and strategic placement for our family and our ministry. In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
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We have much in our hearts. Please pray for wisdom and strategic placement for our family and our ministry. In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Jeannie
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I love this post..it is so true. I try very hard not to be a slave to a hugely oppressive schedule and yet, I know I should do more with me time for the Kingdom. That is a current work in progress. I am about to begin the search for ways to reach out. Meals on Wheels is a current possibility, and another open door may have shown itself today, regarding visitation to nursing home residents. I know my children need to be actively serving and so should I. I am now starting a women's get together, but I do feel that there is more that I am to do,( that our family should be doing together). So, I am glad that you wrote this..speaking of our time being commited to the Lord..some days we rest, and some days we have a full plate...but we can always so No to those things which aren't really God's calling.
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