I’m finding myself in a season where my time is not my own. It’s a glorious time, really, and I’m loving every minute of it.
But I haven’t always enjoyed it.
I’m ashamed to admit it, but I used to get quite aggravated. I’m a Type-A personality who keeps a tight calendar. I resented the interruptions to my schedule, wishing someone else could step in when last minute problems arose.
Oh, I could mask my frustration in a churchy way, but deep down I didn’t feel churchy AT ALL.
Can you identify?
I think a lot of women feel that way from time to time, especially moms.
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“What Scripture verse are you clinging to?”
Years ago, a friend asked me this. At the time, I was dealing with some issues, and in a rare moment of vulnerability, I shared with her what I was struggling with.
“What verse is getting you through this?” she asked.
Although I’d never thought of it this way before, I knew immediately which verse I’d been clinging to for dear life.
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NLT
In it I’d found the comfort and strength I desperately needed.
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It’s February today – thirty two days into the New Year. High time I shared my resolutions.
Except I don’t have any.
This year, this day and for all the days after, I have a slow and steady fierce determination in my soul. Just one.
Be more like Jesus.
Wake up in the morning and take one step closer the life and work of Jesus Christ.
There are sixty-six books that tell His story, the whole Story about the gospel and a Sheperd who came to serve and save. Sixty-six books that start me one foot forward.
That’s it. Because when I turn my life upside down to be upside down before Him, when I make more of Him than I do myself, when I set my soul upon the Word of Truth … oh friends.
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