Someone asked me the other day how it was possible for me to find time to do my devotion every morning. My response was...I don't. OH MY GOURD...I can't believe I actually admitted that I don't find time to do my devotion every single day! *giggle* Seriously though, I don't have a problem admitting the fact that I too don't always find the time to do my devotion...I just wanted the extra emphasis on the "oh my gourd". *giggle*
I believe we all have goals in life...things that we ultimately want to accomplish...some may even call it a bucket list. I have but one goal and that is to be CONSISTENT in everything that I do. You would think that only having one goal would be fairly simple, but it isn't. It is though the one thing that can make or break the way I get things accomplished in my everyday life.
I have become a woman that is in continual action, moving through my daily activities with style and grace while accomplishing the tasks of motherhood. A good friend of mine made a Facebook post last week of an amazing dancer and her comment was that "in her mind, she could dance like that too". Well, in my mind, I am the Claire Huxtable of motherhood...when in reality, at times I am more of a Peg Bundy of motherhood...from graceful and devoted to lazy and self-indulgent In less than a minute.
My goal of achieving consistency in my life is a work in progress and will always be just that much like my relationship with God...a work in progress. Now, one might question as to why I would set only one goal that was clearly unachievable when in fact this one goal is the foundation of everything that I do. When I consistently start out my day by putting together my to-do list of daily tasks, then prioriti those tasks...and then instead of jumping right into completing them, I set them aside...and sit down and be still...some days that is probably the only time I sit down and certainly the only time that I am still...but when I consistently do this I have the ability to accomplish everything else in my life that is important to Him and that is what it is all about.
It is during this time that I invite God to spend time with me...just like calling a friend...and share with Him my daily tasks...asking Him to help where He sees that He can and allow Him to take some of my burdens away and to guide me through the tasks that are important to Him for me to complete. Now, tell me how many friends you have that are willing to take away some if not all of your burdens and prioritize your to-do list so that you can accomplish the things that are the most important.
God never wants me to work alone. The days that I am unable to find time to start my day off with God...those days end up being some of the most difficult and unproductive days of my life. Consistently inviting Him into my life will give me a renewed strength. Consistently listening for His voice for guidance on the things that I can do and what action I need to take will not only bless my day but will also give me some much needed relief and all the consistency that I desire in my life.
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