That Good Part

This picture says so many things, without ever saying anything at all. There was a time in my life where this was me - clinging desperately to the Lord, literally at His feet, begging for more and more. More to learn, more peace, more comfort, more growth - MORE. I was a Mary. It seemed every breath was a prayer. 

Wake up - "Lord help me stay awake this morning." 

Baby cries - "Lord help me be what he/she needs"

Making breakfast - "Lord, help me make this food stretch"

Helping my husband - "Lord, help me be the wife I should. Help my flesh not get the best of me when I deal with my husband"

Going to the store - "Lord, how do I plan this trip to get the most from what you have provided?"

I could go on and on - always seeking the Lord's wisdom, guidance, help - needing that comfort and peace that only He can give. 

I still feel this way, but something has happened over the last few years - LIFE. Oh, don't get me wrong - Life has been happening for so long! As time goes by, however, I find that it doesn't slow down at all - everything just gets busier and faster. Grocery trips need more with less time, kids get older, time gets shorter with them, and yet there is more to do to take care of their needs/wants. I find myself working to get out of bed each morning, and immediately jumping in to what we have to do, with less time to think, less time to plan - less time to pray. What happens when you have less time to pray? Less time to read your Bible? Shall we quit now? Do we tell the Lord, so kindly, so sincerely, that "You see my life getting so busy so I need you to understand that I have to find the time somewhere to do all that needs to be done - all these good things for my family"?

Well, take it from me - because I have tried just that, more times than I would like to admit - that it doesn't work. You see, even if God does let you try that, you will find that you don't find the extra time to do all you need just because you cut out that few minutes every morning of Bible and Prayer time. You will not be able to redeem your day by rushing through your morning, desperately trying to get it all done. You have forgotten the greatest and most important thing on your To-Do list that stretches from here to eternity. So take a breath, slow down for a moment, remember that chances are, you won't get everything done you would like to, and be okay with that. Prioritize what is most important and know this: 

Jesus Christ said, "But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her." God does not promise that all the other little things in your day won't be taken away - you may find you didn't have the chance to get the last couple loads of laundry done, scrub the sinks and toilets, clean out that over-filled cabinet, rearrange some piece of furniture that needs moved, dust, etc. (see, the list goes on and on). He did promise that your time with Him, sitting at His feet, learning and growing with Him, will not be taken away. 

I'm not saying this because I have it all figured out - quite the opposite, this very subject is the purpose of this blog. I am going to try and re-immerse myself in God, in His Word, in prayer, and having this place to come to, to write my thoughts - prayers - will be a help, I believe. I am nothing without Him, and can't figure out why I think I can go even a day without His presence in my thoughts continually. 

If you find yourself reading this blog, I hope it shows nothing of me and all of Him. I hope it is simply an extension of what the Lord is showing me, that might be of some encouragement to you. 

James 1:17 says, "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning."

I pray this is a gift to you, from the Lord.