Monday morning,I found myself racing around with a million things to do. I was already behind on my very structured jam packed day. I am a very structured person with specific tasks that need to be accomplished by specific times each day – that is how I function and it helps me keep my stress level down to know what is before me each day verses not having a plan and wondering how I am going to get it all done. However, some days I am a little too structured and fill my days (and sometimes nights) with tasks and forget about the people who are around me. That was how this Monday was going – too many tasks that I began to overlook the importance of time with people. Time with my children, time with my neighbors, time with the people who God puts in my life. As I ran outside to put something in the trash can I saw a neighbor walk down the road, my first instinct was to hurriedly run back inside so they don’t see me because I really don’t have time to talk. However as I was running up the driveway to get out of sight, I stopped in my tracks and turned around and was able to spend time with one of our neighbors.
Okay Sheryl, good job you stopped your craziness for ten minutes now get back to your schedule! As I sat down at my desk in my home office I was completely unsettled and not focused – I hadn’t had time (or better way to say it) I didn’t make time this morning to spend alone with God. I know LORD, I should have planned my morning better and got up earlier but you understand, right? I mean look at my Monday – you know I spend time with you at night. I just can’t afford to lose one more minute not sticking to my plan for today! Then I was quickly reminded, you can’t afford not to spend time with me – I am your daily bread. Sheryl, how many times do we have to go through this, haven’t you seen me take care of you day after day. Haven’t you seen the blessings I pour out on you when you make time for a relationship with me. Haven’t you seen me accomplish more in two hours than you could accomplish by yourself in ten. I am the Creator of the Universe, your Heavenly Father and I have great and unimaginable things to share with you. Won’t you take the time to be still and listen?
I stood up from my office chair, grabbed my iPad and journal and was able to spend precious time with my LORD. There is nothing better, this time calms me, and prepares my heart for the day. It prepares me so I know when to slow down and focus on relationships and when I need to focus and accomplish the tasks He sets before me. It allows me to be “in tune” with Him. I don’t want to miss what He has for me each and every day. My purpose here on earth directly relates to eternity. I want Him to say, “you did what I sent you to do, you weren’t perfect but you allowed Me to sanctify and transform you. Well done my good and faithful servant.”
