"We're conditioned to believe that in order for our time to be worthwhile, we must have something to show for it. The result is that we all need downtime to rest and to worship, to still ourselves before God, to think about our lives and to listen to His voice. The paradox is that we may not have anything to show for these truly productive moments. If you knew you only had one month to live, wouldn't you want to take more time to linger over a meal with your family> inhale the rich aroma of a cup of coffee as you watch the sunrise through your kitchen window? None of these events will produce a product or allow you to point to an accomplishment. But they're essential to our well-bing. I'd venture that most of your precious memories occurred in spontaneous moments when you were paying attention to the present. We're created for more than work. Our value is so much more than what we do."
My current season of life feels like I'm stuck in a constant summer. Trying to use my time wisely but knowing in the back of my mind that it just keeps slipping away, school's almost back in session. Can't get it back fast enough. I try to take time to spend with the kids more. But in doing so I feel guilty for not accomplishing something in my "stay-at-home mom job." No dishes done, no floor swept, no laundry put away. I know those feelings get put onto the kids when I am with them. They are so loving and forgiving though, they hardly notice that I'm aloof. They do ask me though, "Mommy what are you staring at?" When I'm lost in thoughts of what I should be doing or who I should be contacting, they notice. I find myself in that situation often lately due to stress from the church plant and other family issues. But I know one thing, if I only had one month to live I would not interrupt those precious times spent with family.
Here's to truly being there. More.
Let's all connect, truly connect.
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