{"id":28,"date":"2012-06-04T22:03:46","date_gmt":"2012-06-04T22:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shorttim.es\/?p=28"},"modified":"2012-06-04T22:03:46","modified_gmt":"2012-06-04T22:03:46","slug":"too-busy-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shorttimer.co\/?p=28","title":{"rendered":"Too Busy – Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"
Monday morning,I found myself racing around with a million things to do. \u00a0I was already behind on my very structured jam packed day. \u00a0I 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\u00a0sometimes nights) with tasks and forget about the people who are around me. \u00a0That was how this Monday was going – too many\u00a0tasks that I began to overlook the importance of time with people. \u00a0Time with my children, time with my neighbors, time with the people who God puts in my life. \u00a0As 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. \u00a0However as\u00a0I was running up the driveway to get out of sight, I\u00a0stopped in my tracks and turned around and was able to spend time with one of our neighbors.<\/div>\n
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Okay Sheryl, good job you stopped your craziness for ten minutes now get back to your schedule! \u00a0As 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. \u00a0I know LORD, I should have planned my morning better and got up earlier but you understand, right? \u00a0I mean look at my Monday – you know I spend time with you at night. \u00a0I just can’t afford to lose one more minute not sticking to my plan for today! \u00a0Then I was quickly reminded, you can’t afford not to spend time with me – I am your daily bread. \u00a0Sheryl, how many times do we have to go through this, haven’t you seen me take care of you day after day. \u00a0Haven’t you seen the blessings I pour out on you when you make time for a relationship with me. \u00a0Haven’t you seen me accomplish more in two hours than you could accomplish by yourself in ten. \u00a0I am the Creator of the Universe, your Heavenly Father and I have great and unimaginable things to share with you. \u00a0Won’t you take the time to be still and listen?<\/div>\n
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I stood up from my office chair, grabbed my iPad and journal and was able to spend precious time with my LORD. \u00a0There is nothing better, this time calms me, and prepares my heart for the day. \u00a0It 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. \u00a0It allows me to be “in tune” with Him. \u00a0I don’t want to miss what He has for me each and every day. \u00a0My purpose here on earth directly relates to eternity. \u00a0I 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. \u00a0Well done my good and faithful servant.”<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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