I've had some things on my mind lately. One of those things is "loving other people". There are a lot of people around us that need our love and support. But it's not always easy to know how to give it. I'm thinking that I want to create more space in my life to love others. I believe you get a lot of fulfillment in being there for others. But there has to be boundaries as well. You can't love without boundaries. You cannot love in a way that will compromise where God has you in your life or what God's purpose is for your life. There is a balance. Finding that balance while letting others know you care can be difficult. But there is a lot we can do with a couple moments in a day to show others that they are valued and cared about.
When I begin my day with a fast pace and a mind to "get things done" it really never ends well. I burn out pretty fast. When I take a "rest stop" at the very beginning of my day with God and linger a little, the day always goes better. Micah 7:7 says: Therefore I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me. It seems as if when I don't start my day with God a cycle of self-dependence starts and it never ends well. When I start my day with God, dependence on Him starts my day and He reminds me during morning devotional time to lean on Him to get through the day. It helps me to not get "caught up" I pray that for today, that I don't get caught up. Noah is home from school, not feeling very well. I just want to lean on God and trust Him to bring her comfort and help her to heal today. I'm praying that I to would...
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