As I've been discussing my life with others (family, friends, counselor) the word "Balance" has become a go to word of sorts. Trying to hold so many things in balance - following Jesus, marriage, taking care of kids, being a good friend, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, etc., working, cleaning the house, exercising, sewing, reading, gardening, just being me, etc. etc. etc. - seems to be an impossible task. A task that I am always trying to figure out how to do better.
When it comes down to it I think we just need to stop sometimes and throw our books, cakes, fish on rakes, umbrellas and even our beloved red and white striped hats up in the air and allow for Jesus to take over and set priorities in line, show us which ones to hold so to speak. Yes, quite often easier said than done. I'm trying to take time each day at the beginning of the day to ask God what things I should hold on to and which to let go. Which to focus on and which to put on the back burner. It doesn't always make it easier but it almost always gives me a launching point.
How do you find balance?
So well put. I'm definitely praying for more clarity and strength to step back from commitments that were probably more my idea than God's. Hang in there--we're all in this together! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm not quite sure how to get it, but I sure know when I have it! It seems to me that a lot of it hinges on listening to God - when you "hear" his voice saying it's the right way to go, listen! And sometimes a good thing (teaching Sunday School, for example) isn't the best thing or the right thing in God's plan for you. I've found that out the hard way! But when it's all balanced, it's a wonderful feeling!
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