Distracted!
Friday, October 07, 2005
Lately, I have been unusally tired. I haven't been getting enough sleep. I always push my self to the limit. I am very busy and I could share with you alot of things I do, but I have decided to go on strike. I have made up my mind that I am going to take care of me. I am going to get plenty of rest and I am going to go out this weekend to see the Mavericks play ball and to see my son. I will also see my daughters and get to enjoy time with them. I am going to rest and have fun, then I will take up next week, where I left off.
One thing I notice when I get really tired, I become distracted. Sometimes I just become ineffective. I am really trying to pursue the Lord in all things. I was reading the other day something about how people are always looking for someone to mentor them, but God wants us to pursue Him. We can get caught up in reading books, listening to sermons or serving to the point we don't have time for God.
A friend of mine is always buying a new book from the Christian book store. I always hold her accountable and ask her how much she is spending time in God's word and allowing God to speak to her personally.
I know in my life, I want God to speak directly to me. I know He uses other people, but I remember when I first began my christian life, I heard a sermon about quiet times, getting alone with God, seeking Him, pursuing Him. The speaker said sometimes we depend too much on others to do our studying for us. We began to feed on stagnant water instead of going to God and asking for a fresh outpouring from Him. That has stuck with me all through the years.
I know when I spend time with Him, I am effective, I have the power to go on and do what He has called me to do. I want a deeper relationship with him. A closeness. I want to know Him more, I want to love Him more.
My prayers will be with you all. This week, I feel impressed to add each of your names to my Prayer Journal and the needs you have expressed so I will be consistent in taking them before the throne of God. Be sure to list any requests you might not have mentioned so I can write them down and agree with you in prayer. He hears and He answers. Hugs to you all!
One thing I notice when I get really tired, I become distracted. Sometimes I just become ineffective. I am really trying to pursue the Lord in all things. I was reading the other day something about how people are always looking for someone to mentor them, but God wants us to pursue Him. We can get caught up in reading books, listening to sermons or serving to the point we don't have time for God.
A friend of mine is always buying a new book from the Christian book store. I always hold her accountable and ask her how much she is spending time in God's word and allowing God to speak to her personally.
I know in my life, I want God to speak directly to me. I know He uses other people, but I remember when I first began my christian life, I heard a sermon about quiet times, getting alone with God, seeking Him, pursuing Him. The speaker said sometimes we depend too much on others to do our studying for us. We began to feed on stagnant water instead of going to God and asking for a fresh outpouring from Him. That has stuck with me all through the years.
I know when I spend time with Him, I am effective, I have the power to go on and do what He has called me to do. I want a deeper relationship with him. A closeness. I want to know Him more, I want to love Him more.
My prayers will be with you all. This week, I feel impressed to add each of your names to my Prayer Journal and the needs you have expressed so I will be consistent in taking them before the throne of God. Be sure to list any requests you might not have mentioned so I can write them down and agree with you in prayer. He hears and He answers. Hugs to you all!
posted by Live, Love, Laugh | 2:14 AM
13 Comments:
You go girl! You can't take care of anyone else if you don't take care of yourself first. And you are wise to include quiet times, getting alone with God and seeking Him as part of that routine. ;0)
I’m very glad to hear that you are taking some time out for yourself. You give so much to others, and you need to be nurtured yourself! I pray God will give you a wonderful time of refreshment.
Some of the posts I have been reading this week certainly are convicting my heart and where I have been distracted. God sure works in the hearts of many at the same time as I have been dealing with this same dilemna; needing time with Him; in quiet and closeness quality time to restore me, so my focus is on Him. I started up my new blog, so come by and visit me...enjoy your weekend and thanks so much for this post...God Bless
Donna
What an excellent post. Thanks for sharing it, and hope that you have a great time at the game and with your children!
Prayer requests...well, school naturally (that I will apply myself more in all subjects, that I will do well and glorify the Lord in all of this); that He will use my writing to speak to others (am working on the next short story for the writer's challenge)...and that's all I can think of right now.
You can't pour from an empty cup, so go refill yours. :)
I used to ask people a question in my home teams related to what you said about your friend. People will sometimes read more ABOUT the Bible than actually read THE Bible. Like you say, getting someone else to do the work for them.
Take care...
You are truly a GREAT! kind woman of God. I know your heart and wish the best for you, always. Thank you for being such a kind, generous, beautiful caring woman of God.
Thank you so much.
Signed: Me :)
Sounds good. We all need to recharge our batteries every now and then. As for prayer requests, I'll keep asking for God to bless my marriage and for G and I to focus on God first. Someone wrote in my blog the other day that without God, it won't work. I don't want a temporary fix, but a long-term, REAL relationship...with God and my husband.
God bless you! To know Him! Ahhhhh. True Life-the Vine! Drink of that living wate8
Mom, I am so glad you are going to come and watch me this Sunday, I am so nervous and excited I get butterflies just thinking about it!
Anyway, I can't wait to see you. Love you!
When your burden is heavy lean on my. God gives us all we need, even rest.
Please include my children in your prayer requests. They are both struggling in their lives and need direction.
Thank you and God Bless. Enjoy your weekend!
You know you talk about Lava, and Eddo and how they are constantly on the go, but after meeting you.. well I see where they get it from. Remember you are only one person, either recruit help to help get them done or choose the things closest to your heart and get those done first and work on the rest when you have time. But ALWAYS make time for you.. go get pamphered with a massage, a glamorous new dew at the salon, a manicure and pedicure.. whatever your poison is make time for it and get'er done! (hahah)
Oh and remember to smell the roses occasionally!
Mike,
I haven't been able to leave comments on your site, I have been visiting but I think I have been banned!!
Jennifer,
You are such a servant yourself. I admire you for what you do and how you express your love for Christ on your blog.
Donna,
God is really been good to always show me where I need to go to get closer to Him and I know it is in the secret place where I can find peace and quiet from the world and all the goings of everyday life. Thanks, you too inspire me so much.
Shelly,
Your request will be in my prayer journal, I pray God will use you in an incredible way, and I know He already is.
fts,
so true, when we pour out continually we need to fill up again so we can continue going.
hmmmm,
Anonymous, who are you, I wonder if I know you.
Maria,
I am praying for you and I will put you in my journal and your request for a marriage from God.
Leann,
I will be praying for your children. Being a mother has not only been my greatest accomplishment but also my biggest trial. I will pray they will be in God's perfect will, that He will lead them and guide them as the travel the journey life holds for them.
Msthang,
How did PRT go or have you done that yet. You are such a sweetie, what would we do without you now, you have captured our hearts.
Ordinary Christian
You are such a blessing to me, I am so glad I found your blog.
No PRT yet, that is on Wednesday :)
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