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Monday, September 24, 2007
As a mother of five children from toddler to teen, my days are very full. Often times I am overwhelmed with the list of things that need to be accomplished before the day even begins. If I am given the gift of awakening before one of my children, I quietly head to my place at the table with the glimmering light and my cup of warmth in great appreciation for the new day and an opportunity to sit at the feet of Jesus. I open up my bible and begin reading, studying, and praying. I ask God to speak to me, to change me from within, to wash me in His word. I pray for my husband, my children, and for others who I have committed to pray for. My heart is overwhelmed with thankfulness for this time. Often times I don't want it to end. But I am aware of something else. There have been many many seasons in which stopping and sitting at the feet of Jesus was NOT the first thing I did. I have had seasons in which it worked best for me to meet with my Savior later in the morning due to nursing a newborn or a baby who napped consistently at the same time. But I have also experienced seasons in which I allowed my busyness to prevent me from meeting with my Savior on a regular basis. I somehow had determined that it was "OK". I reasoned that my children were small and it would be easier when they were older. But my own experience has shown me that as my children have grown it does not become easier. Busyness doesn't go away, it just changes or looks different. So, no matter what season you are in, I encourage you to begin today sitting at the feet of Jesus and welcome each new day with great joy and anticipation. This is the Day!
Labels: Chris's Articles, Christian walk, Motherhood
Comments:
The first moments awake are precious ones- and who better to share them with than the Lord Himself. I just crave time alone with Him, and however I can get there, whether it's to the couch where my journal and Bible lay, or it's in bed where I am first waking up talking to Him- it just matters that you get there!
Chris you certainly hit the nail of the head. "Busyness doesn't go away, it just changes or looks different." How true is that. There will always be things to do.
Thanks for the encouragement to greet my day with joy and with the Lord!
Wonderful wisdom Chris. I have often let too many other things crowd out time with Jesus. Even with an empty nest it is a struggle to find time if I don't make it a priority. But it is so essential. Thank you for this precious reminder.
What a difference it is in my day and in my life...first on the list....HE seems to STAY on the list... I love when that happens!
AMEN, I love having coffee with HIM. Such wise words...thank you. Lori
oh I am so cranky when I've missed my morning with Him....what a different world we'd live in if we all took 5 minutes on our knees before tackling the day!
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