God has put a lot on my heart lately. I have really been struggling with being busy. Now, if you know me...you know I love being busy. Right when Joey and I first got married, I began my first year teaching and then I started grad school and then got pregnant and have just been going and going ever since then! Yet, I heard a Paul Washer sermon that discussed being busy. In it, it discussed a very valid point.....being busy is not a sin but when you're too busy for God it is. We should have time for God each and every day, to pray and meditate on His word, and to give Him praise. I now see that this may be my biggest struggle. As a mommy of two, wife, and teacher...I am ALWAYS doing something. Time is scarce and when I need it, there's not enough. Yet, what does that say about my relationship with God? He has given me life. He has saved me from Hell and my sin. He has blessed me with a wonderful home, amazing husband, and precious children. So how is it that I can watch my favorite show, browse online, or go do things BEFORE I take time for Him. I feel very convicted and pray that God gives me strength in this area. I was talking to my sister, Megan, awhile back. We were talking about how when people are upset or going through a traumatic experience in their life that they pray in anguish. They will make sure to pray ALL day long. They have a need for God. Well, that's how we should pray all the time. We should not just cling to God in our time of need, but we should cling to Him all of the time.
I just wanted to share my conviction and hopefully this can help someone else out there. Have a blessed week! :)
Love,
Melanie
