I have been running around trying to get oodles of things packed into each and every day. This is not how I normally roll. I am a homebody by nature. I love to be in my own nest, enjoying my space and my family. And yet, every day has been full of appointments and meetings and errands and needful. Trying to squeeze school in between all of it. Playing catch up on dentist appointments and remainders of moving.
Surprisingly one of my desires and goals is to SIMPLIFY my life and only fill it with things that are worthy. I am working on that. Trying to be selective of activities and events, yet it ALL looks so fun and interesting. I am praying for wisdom and discernment to make good choices. Knowing that every need does not constitute a call for me to respond. And embracing the truth that I don't have to be involved in EVERYTHING. Resisting the normal urge to participate.
So...we will skip heading to the store and library this afternoon. We will spend time in God's word as a family. Make a new recipe together (yummy dessert) and eat dinner around the table.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
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Simplifying is easier said than done. We have been on the go a lot lately too. I skipped going to a Bible Study this morning to stay home and catch up on e-mails and try to tackle the piles in my bedroom. Also, I just want to spend some quiet time myself studying God's word.
It's hard to know what is BEST to do out of all the GOOD we could do. Praying you'll have daily discernment. Sorry I missed your call sister.
Yes, there is so much that is "good" out there to do, see, experience, etc. But sometimes that doesn't mean that it is the best for us (or maybe just not at this time). I am often praying for wisdom and discernment in this area, too! Hope you had a good family evening!
On the same mind set as you.
I look forward to some great ideas from you:)
Yes, I echo your desire...to simplify..... our culture and often my responsibilities go counter to that.... And habits....
I know there is much I could do to simplify, or not do, would be a better phrase.
I have decided that this year I want to "home" school, not "car" school. We have been way too busy. I have trimmed our activities to three days a week. I'm trying to trim that to two, but that's slow going right now.
The dessert looks "to die for!" Thanks for sharing a piece with us. We'll save it for tonight!!
I have to remember to pace our year out - if we don't do every activity and start bunches of curriculum NOW, it doesn't mean we can't start something later.
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