Tuesday, July 17, 2007

His yoke is easy...

It is so easy to fall back into the habit of busyness and let the unimportant take place of the important. Against my better judgment, last month, I took on a commitment outside of the home that has taxed my marriage, my time with my children and my health. I believe now, more than ever, that busyness is a tool of the enemy.

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10

I fell asleep driving on the way home from my aunt's house yesterday. When the Lord woke me up I was halfway in another lane, headed for a ditch in the center of the freeway. I jerked the van straight and Drew asked, "Mom, why did you zig zag?" I praise the Lord we are still alive.

I want the abundant lifestyle of which Jesus spoke, not the empty, destructive lifestyle that pleases man. I'm dropping the outside commitment, and today I made time for a nap. We're off to bake raspberry muffins. Some to eat now and a few to freeze for later.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad that you are ok.