I arose before my family and did my morning workout, breakfast outside on the porch, and reading my Bible.
For those of you who have been reading this blog, you may say...well that's nothing new...because many of your posts began that way. Well, let me tell you a secret. I've been inconsistent lately. I would do that a day, but then it would be 2 or 3 or 4 days until I would do it again. My husband even told me that he thought I might be giving up. I am not giving up. So, let me get back to this morning.
As I was sitting outside on my porch (which is something I rarely do, even though I find it adorable with old wooden rocking chairs that were from the same place I had my wedding reception) I was reminded of something that I read on social media. Here it is:
That's right, I've made mistakes and lately, my progress as been slow. But, I'm still trying. I exercise, although currently not daily, but I'm working on it. I eat healthier. I had one sweet tea the other day and couldn't finish it! This comes from a person who liked to have tea with her sugar! I was also unable to finish a frappe because I thought it was too sweet!
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Let's face it. I'm busy. Most women are. (Men are too, but it's a different kind of busy.) Lately, I've been finalizing my graduate study. I graduate with my Master's degree soon. So, my free time isn't free; it's just time I use to work on something else.
So, if you're like me, there are days in which you wear so many hats that you think they'll come tumbling down. It's like that act in which they are spinning plates. Some days, I have so many hats that I feel like the peddler in the kid's book, Hats for Sale. From someone who considers herself fairly good at multitasking, please don't give up. What you're do is already way ahead of those who aren't even trying!
The same goes for your Spiritual walk. Yes, I pray every day. Are they the best, most "religious" prayers? No. My prayer is usually a conversation with God, like I would with you. Some days, He talks back. Some days, He just listens. But, the point is, is that I have those conversations and I know He's there.
I do continue to read my Bible. Has it been every day? Unfortunately, like the exercise thing, no. But, I am making an effort. Are you Christian? Do you read and pray every day? Yes, this is what the Bible commands. Yet, if you're like me, and you can say no, I encourage you to not give up in this endeavor either. What you're doing is more than someone who is not trying. And, I personally believe that God knows where your heart lies and will honor your effort. Do we all get "A's for effort"? Well, of course not. But, no one ever earns anything by standing still. "No, we won't stand still!"
And, one last bit of encouragement. One reason for starting this blog and journey to a better me was that it was inspired by my Mamaw. Well, lately, I've been missing her. This was the closest person to me that I've ever lost. Even though, I know she's in a better place, it doesn't change the hurt. So, in my morning Bible reading, I stumbled across these words (don't you just love it when God does that?) and these are in red, so that's the important Jesus-speaking stuff. If you're hurt, confused, heartbroken, or discouraged, listen to what Jesus has to say only shortly before He is crucified:
"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." ~John 14:18
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." ~John 14:27
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