I wrote last summer about a book I read. Last year I focused on Euchariesto, learning the art of Thanksgiving. It was so enriching to meditate on one word for an entire year. Just yesterday during the menial task of vacuuming, I found myself thanking God for having a little place to call home in which to vacuum, which is quite the feat considering how much I hate vacuuming.
I feel like the Lord is calling me to slow down this year. However, He is not calling me to slow down and browse Facebook more, or watch more mindless TV (although I may do that at times). I feel the Lord is calling me to slow down to focus on Him; to lean into Him; and spend more time doing things that He has given me the passion and giftings to do. Hopefully in slowing down, I will gain more clarity for the path the Lord wants for me in my career and in areas He wants me to give back in my spare time. I definitely don't want to waste this life. I am hoping that slowing down will help me gain a deeper love for Jesus and a more clear view for God's plan and will for my life.
When thinking about my goals for the year, there were many words that came to mind: simplify, renewal, identity. However as I prayed and thought about it more, I realized that I cannot do any of those things until I slow down and become
I feel like the Lord is calling me to slow down this year. However, He is not calling me to slow down and browse Facebook more, or watch more mindless TV (although I may do that at times). I feel the Lord is calling me to slow down to focus on Him; to lean into Him; and spend more time doing things that He has given me the passion and giftings to do. Hopefully in slowing down, I will gain more clarity for the path the Lord wants for me in my career and in areas He wants me to give back in my spare time. I definitely don't want to waste this life. I am hoping that slowing down will help me gain a deeper love for Jesus and a more clear view for God's plan and will for my life.
When thinking about my goals for the year, there were many words that came to mind: simplify, renewal, identity. However as I prayed and thought about it more, I realized that I cannot do any of those things until I slow down and become
Still.
So this year I am choosing to be proactive in taking time to still my heart, soul, mind, and body.
"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10 (ESV).
"Now therefore stand still and see this great thing that the Lord will do before your eyes." 1 Samuel 12:16 (ESV)
So, as the snow falls outside my window, I am at peace. It is the perfect day to begin practicing the art of being still.
Until next time, be blessed.........
