Day Four: Psalm 119:25-32
Getting a late start today. I read first thing this morning, but am just now having an opportunity to write. I wrote an e-mail to my husband today, and I would like to quote part of what it said, “This has been refreshing, and I am glad i am doing it, but it has also been really hard. Trying to consume my thoughts with what I’ve read and make changes in my life and having so many other things going on and bothering me is a constant struggle. Huh…I have done my reading but not my blog yet…maybe I could just use part of this…”
That is the truth of how I am feeling. I don’t regret being called to this task, but it is so not easy! Getting life back into rhythm seems alot harder than just letting it get that way in the first place. I’m sure you can understand this and have felt the same. Seriously, my phone has ramg 5 times and I have 2 new text messages just in the time I have been writing. This is a lesson learned that Kelly pointed out on Sunday. There needs to be a rhythm to our lives, just as there is a rhythm in all that God has created. And, quiet time needs to be done in the early morning! Once we get going in our day it is hard to slow down and take time away to be in the Word and really talk to God. I am going to make sure I continue to follow Jesus’ example while on earth and pray in the early morning. God deserves all of us, even if it is only for a few minutes a day, without distractions and worries of this world.
I have reread verse 30 about 10 times…I have chosen his way of truth, and I continue to set my heart on his laws.
May 21st, 2009 on 8:52 pm
I can relate to your words. Finding time is the challenge…but so well worth it if we do.
I especially related to Psalms 119:27 – Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders. How can we understand if we do not study His Word.
Thanks for your example of being in the word, to understand…and then meditate on His Wonderous love and care for us.
Randy (Pops)
May 21st, 2009 on 9:15 pm
This is such a wonderful thing you are doing. All my life I’ve struggled to stay consistent with having a daily quite time. But when I do, I am always blessed. But more than that, I notice the difference in my ability to maintain a Christian perspective, attitude, behavior, etc. The longer I slip, the more I begin to realize that I’m also slipping in being the daily witness I need to be. The wonderful thing I’ve learned however, is that even though I may be
slipping away, God does not. He’s always there when I come back. He never leaves me even when I move away from Him. He is a gracious and merciful God. Thanks for letting us have the opportunity to join in your commitment.
Becky
May 21st, 2009 on 10:04 pm
i understand what you mean. it’s 10:00 at night and i am just now reading this blog. it is very hard to stop everything in the middle of your day and try and be still and listen. thats for sure!! be strong and make that part of your prayer. ask God to help you be moore of a morning person. (i know you love to be up bright and early) haha!!!! keep up the good work! love you.
May 21st, 2009 on 11:04 pm
I too am writing at 11 PM, yet I read at 12PM. I had a good day even though I didn’t read until then. The commitment is hard, but with God on our side we can do anything we want. I just realized I didn’t make time in the morning, which I will change my alarm as soon as I am done writing, to read. I find that the day goes better and I don’t worry about the things I have given to God as much with the consistent discussions with him. Keep up the will and we all can finish with a new habit.