I get really frustrated at times. It seems like no matter what I do, it will never be good enough for God. This of course is another one of Satan's lies that allows my heart and mind to open up to willful sin that often masquerades itself as being busy.
All God asks of me is for me to give my best. At the end of the day I can ask myself. "Did I give my best today?". If the answer is yes then great! If the answer is no, which it seems to be most of the time, I really need to reflect on my day and see what is getting in the way of my best.
Is my calendar too full?
Did I over commit?
Am I always saying "yes" to things that aren't necessarily his will for me.
Am I taking care of my mind and body?
Here are some thoughts this morning...
Only God can make me Holy.
I have to be in daily communication with him to be able to hear him.
I need to be silent and let him speak to me.
It is OK to say no.
If I am tired or hangry, my focus is on those things and not on him.
We live in a world where being busy makes us feel important. Enter Satan. We are opening the door wide open for Satan to walk right in, take a front row seat and watch the craziness that is our life.
Today I will block off times on my electronic and paper calendar (yes, I am paranoid of losing something so I do both) and it will simple say "Reserved for Him". I am going to be in prayer for these times and see just how he is going to work in these areas of my calendar. I just know he is going to do some really neat things.
Lord, thank you for your word. I pray that in the hustle and bustle of today you will show me glimpses of you so that I may be still and know. So many times I over commit to things that seem good and pleasing to you. Help me to know what you want me to do. Thank you for all of the opportunities you have for me to serve and thank you for making it clear on which of those is right for me. Help me to be less busy and more plugged in to your word and in my relationship with you. Amen
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