Still

There are times in life when a little reflection is needed.
There are times in life when you just have to take a step back.

God is speaking to me yet my life is filled with so much else that I can't hear Him.
I need to hear Him.

When you can't claim the joy that God has predestined for your life as one of His chosen...... Take some time to pray. Take some time to get in the Word. Take. Some Time. (I'm speaking to me here)

I work, I take care of my family, I am active in church, I am active in my sorority, I have friends, I have interests, and I could go on and on. Minutes turn to hours, hours to days, days to weeks, but they all seem to run together because I am always doing something. Even when I am doing nothing, my mind is still in overdrive thinking of what needs to be done, what hasn't gotten done, and how I'll get things done better the next time.

Where have I made time for ME?
Better question: Where have I made time for HIM?

We only get one life and we have to make the most of everyday.
I need to do better.
I told myself 2009 was going to prove to be major when it comes to my spiritual walk. Three things I have committed to for this year are attending Sunday School, attending Bible Study, and tithing regularly.
I have tithed, but I wouldn't consider myself a tither - this needs to change. All God is asking for is a tenth.... can we please do better in '09
I was a regular Bible Study goer prior to the babies, a little less regular after Jordie was born and completely irregular after Aaron was born. Some would say babies are a valid excuse and I guess to some degree they are (or, rather WERE), but no more.... can we please do better in '09
Sunday School is a completely new venture. I was teaching a beginners' French class last year which got me to Sunday School regularly, but since those have been discontinued until further notice...I have been at home early Sunday mornings. Other than my teaching days (both before and after), I didn't go to Sunday School.... can we please do better in '09

What is God trying to tell me? Only He and I can figure this out.
I have the faith that we'll get there - or should I say.. He'll get me there, but I have to put in my time to make it happen. The Word tells us, faith without works is dead (James 2:26).

God hasn't told me to move. Why am I in constant motion?
God hasn't told me to speak. Why am I running my mouth?
God told me to keep my eyes on Him - I'm trying. I'm trying, really I am.

The three lights of my life are upstairs in their beds off in dreamland.
I am now off to join them - in the most wonderful dreamland there is.. where lights are out, tv's are off, books are closed, and it's just me. Still.

Be still, and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10)