Busy, Busy, Busy

 

Busy, Busy, Busy

 

It is amazing how busy we get in our lives.

 

A million activities, work, housework, kids’ activities, social engagements, church activities, physical fitness, etc. etc. etc.

 

It is also amazing how quickly our spirit becomes inactive.

 

You really need to make a concerted effort to pray and read your scriptures daily.

 

When we get so busy that we ignore the Lord we can’t help but live in the world.

 

The Lord desires us to pray continuously, that gets tough when you get so busy that you barely have time to think, less lone pray and read the scriptures.

 

It is now 10:00 in the evening and another day has passed by. It seems as though my insight has left me recently. Maybe I was supposed to put down the pencil for a bit, maybe the good Lord is telling me to rest. I leave it up to him to provide me the wisdom and insight I need to write. I don't try to force things, they just happen. I like to write in the mornings when I am fresh from a good night’s sleep. I also like it very quiet. When I was writing more I would wake up in the morning with thoughts streaming through my head. I would begin to pray and seemed the good Lord would direct me on what I should write about. I had the whole day to write and frequently I would write for several hours before I took a break. I loved the adrenalin rush from working through a concept; the Holy Spirit was providing me with incredible insight. If I was at a loss on what to write about, I would get up and start walking and praying and then once again ideas would pop into my head so fast I would have to stop and write them down. It was very quiet during those times, no one was bothering me and I could remain focused for hours on end.

 

When I walked I could converse with the Lord as though I was meditating, no one was around to interrupt me. That seems to have all changed. Now I get up and immediately take a shower, get dressed, make my bed and eat breakfast, if I am fortunate I have a few minutes to write or read the scriptures. I typically work out and walk. Unfortunately, now there are lots of people around and it is hard to concentrate or pray. I have to watch out for the people, the TV is a distraction, people are talking and it is hard to gather my thoughts together.

Gone are the moments when my head was swirling with spiritual thoughts. Those have been replaced by the stress of everyday living. It is amazing how quickly our focus shifts. When I was left without a job and plenty of time, the thoughts were coming fast and furious. In just a few short days my focus has shifted. I don't wonder however, I don’t feel bad, sure I had a plan to write and write and write, but that has changed for the moment that is ok. I will get it back as the Lord wills it. I am not anxious or worried, I take everything in stride. I continue to read the scriptures; I know for an absolute fact that I am saved. I am also listening for the guidance and instruction from my father in heaven. I know he hears my prayers and I know and have complete faith that whatever I ask in prayer he will provide. My father knows what I need better than I do, he knows what his will is for me. I feel comfortable in the fact that I am doing his will; he will never leave or forsake me. I love you my Lord, Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ, you are my savior and redeemer.

 

Amen.