We’ve come to the place where we put the precious time we spent in the word into understanding. I pray that the Lord will give us His wisdom and understanding, as we put it all together. I will say to you that what looks simple on paper, is often difficult to put into practice. I think this is because we all lead busy, sometimes chaotic, lives. They may be lives that have gotten out of hand, only because we have not changed with the seasons, we’ve over committed or we are searching for something to help us feel self-worth. I want you to know that whatever your life “IS” right now, it is never too late to stop and begin again. Jesus wants to take each one of us, where we are right now, and give us that life that is more ”SPECIAL and FULFILLING” than we could ever imagine (1Corinthians 2:9).
What does “my life” look like, in light of what Jesus Christ has done for me, and commanded me to do?
One month ago my answer to that question would be very different than it is today. One month ago my husband and I were preparing to go on a mission trip to Egypt’. Our lives were so chaotic, I can’t even tell you how chaotic. We were trying to take care of all those things that needed to be done before the first frost came. We were very uneasy about leaving my 93-year-old mother-in-law. We were in the middle of a very intense Bible study ourselves, on anger. You know, when you study something like that you find you have issues of your own that need to be dealt with (I elaborate more on this in my Bible study “Hey God, I Didn’t Ask For humility….”). I was trying to relate to my grand-children, take care of my business, church activities…, and all those other responsibilities that we have as women and those things that just pop into life on a daily basis. Can anyone else relate to any of this? A week before we were to leave for Egypt’, my mother-in-law fell, and the person who works for us had an immediate family member develop some health issues. It was disappointing when we had to cancel our trip. But, a few days later I found myself so at peace that I had to think about why I felt that way. It was such a load off of me (and my husband) to just “STOP”. It is very hard to think about anything else except your next responsibility, duty or commitment when that’s all you have in life. It was somewhat chaotic that first week, after we cancelled our trip. But once we helped everyone get through the initial crisis, life started to change. I started to actively pursue time with the Lord. All of a sudden I could see the change in my days. All of a sudden I didn’t feel as if I was trying to catch up so I could go or do. I don’t know how long I have felt like I was always playing catch up. I’m sitting here right now, and I still have time to wash a load of jeans, do what I need to do in my business, cook lunch for my “Hubby” and will spend the rest of the evening sitting next to him talking (or whatever). And, I DON”T FEEL STRESSED. I hope you can understand this…the key word is “STOP”. My husband has been to see his mother today, she’s doing great where she is. It was a nice day so he played a little golf, which makes him happy. I’ve had more time in the last couple of weeks to spend with my grand-kids than I’ve had in a long time. Tomorrow I will easily find time again to be with the Lord and blog. I just know it’s because I “STOPPED” and asked God to help me to be wise and persistent in pursuing my relationship with Him. I realize that some of you might have small children at home and your time is not as free as mine. But, take it from someone who knows….assess your responsibilities and do not add unnecessary ones to your load.
We all have responsibilities, but when we start piling other responsibilities on top of what we already have we are going to get in trouble. If we put so much in our lives that there is no time for the Lord, no time to talk with Him and to listen to him, there’s no way we will understand what His plan for our lives are. We definitely are not processing the fact that Jesus came to save us so that we would not perish and have everlasting life. We definitely are not living in the light if we are running so fast we cannot even see the light.
To answer my own question above……….One month ago, the light of Jesus was a little dim in my life. Today, I see it shinning. I cannot play down what Jesus did for me.
If we truly believe that Jesus came to save our souls from eternal hell, that His life was and is the prefect sacrifice for us, that He came to reconcile us to THE FATHER (#1 Purpose in life is to have a relationship with and glorify God)….we cannot keep living as if we do not know Him. Too busy for Him? Then we are too busy!
This has to be our starting point. We are Daughters of the King of Kings. Our families need to see this in us.
Today, “STOP” and make a list of all your responsibilities, duties and commitments. Really think about what is important. Remember, in your life, you are trying to please “The King Of Kings”, not man. Along with our relationship with Him, our family is very special and important! In Day 5’s lesson I asked you if there is anything you need to let go of? Is there? Think about it again!
Tomorrow we will continue to put it all together……….We’ll talk about the commandments that Jesus left us, including John 13:12-17.
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