I know this isn't a new concept but its so much easier to lean on God and lead a peaceful existence when there aren't big accomplishments. Right everybody? I'm not sure what more to say but that my devotion to the Lord ebbs in my accomplishments and flows with the humble days. And yet instead of searching out a humble existence I seem to only want more and more when the very concept of that is contrary to my big life mission, to be closer to the Lord.
I opened my Bible for the first time in a while but nothing is holding my interest. My brain is too swamped with all the earthly things I want to accomplish for the week. Phooey. The only way to quiet the "to do"s is to do them!
Dear God, Why must the self centered things be so damn fun! Please help me this week to find more ways to lean on you. Big life decisions seem always on the horizon lately -Help me to make them with your will in mind. Love, Nell
"Create in me a clean heart, oh Lord. And renew a right spirit within me."
ReplyDeleteI find that part of the general prayer in the order of service always helps me with what you are wrestling with...."grant me the good of work and the gift of rest..." Throw yourself into a project with a tangible result (cleaning the frig, cleaning the closet, sorting through papers, uncluttering a desk) and it will occupy your mind and give you a 'sense' of control and order.
On page 168 of the hymnary, pray with me:
"At the beginning of the week, I cry to You, O holy Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, that you would fill my heart and mind with Your Holy Spirit, that I may think, speak, and do only that which pleases You.....Cleanse my conscience with His blood that I may grow in You this entire week, yes all the days of my life.....Teach me to resist the temptation of my own corrupt heart and the enticements of evil men. Make the vanity of this world bitter to me that You may become the more sweet. Teach me also to bear the burden of this week; lead me a s a loving Father, and help me to follow You as Your child and obey You. Bless all my labor and guide me with Your wisdom that I may be cheerful and confident and also faithful in all my work. Be the beginning and the end of all my labor to Your glory and my salvation. Amen."
Smile when you greet people and smile when you talk to people on the phone - for you are a child of God and He has placed you where you are today for a reason - to make a difference in the lives of others. Let the "sonshine" in all you do today, oldest child.