Saturday, July 01, 2006
Slow Me Down, Lord!
The other morning Keith and I were praying and I was committing my day to the Lord. God showed me a picture of how as I walk with Him I tend to go full speed ahead. I’m very task and goal-oriented and I love to get stuff done. And in the process, I miss the most important things in life – mainly the hearts of people around me, especially my children. God showed me that His way of walking through life is to go at a leisurely pace and enjoy people and life. Keith and I were talking the other day about “seeking first the Kingdom of God” and what that means. I think for me right now it means to slow down and make my children a top priority in my life. To not be so focused on my to-do list but to take time to stop and play a game or listen to a story or read a story or take care of a squabble in a kind, patient way, and just enjoy who they are as little people. I don’t think its about always doing things slowly physically, or not trying to get any work done. It’s more about my frame of mind – not being frantic and worried and totally focused on tasks, but having my mind and heart at peace. At peace and always ready to put the needs of my children and other people ahead of what I want to do right now. So that’s the current lesson that God is teaching me. Slow down and enjoy!
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That's a good, timely reminder for me too. It's so good to hear how you and Keith are talking and praying together!!! It blesses me!
HI Jenni, Yes, that is exactly what I've prayed for this week too, to just not always have that, "I'm in a hurry, attitude". . . even when there are are time limits. Just to enjoy each thing I do, and person i am with, while I'm doing it. I like your Blog! Debby
Interesting you would write about this - the same thing God is speaking to me. So today we are going to hang out at the park and the wading pool. Scrap the laundry - it'll still be here tomorrow! Thanks for writing about it. It picks me up!
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