So after 3 months of no written words, I have FINALLY decided to update. Shocker right!? Believe me, I am just as surprised as you. My life literally has been crazy lately. I spend more of my life running to different locations than I do sitting...or for that matter, sleeping. Let me tell you, I'm convicted.
I always do it to myself. I always put 1385378490346742 things on my plate and expect everything to be A-okay, figuring that the Lord will supply every need. Of course he ALWAYS does, but man have I been taking advantage of Jesus. This is so NOT okay.
I absolutely LOVE getting involved with everything I possibly can. I love being able to enjoy life with others, and take every opportunity that comes my way. I always tell myself that it is a perfect example to bring Jesus glory or minister to others, but after saying yes to everyone, I eventually spread myself WAY too thin. Who does that help then? no one.
I love this quote by Erma Bombeck. For the longest time I looked at it and thought solely God's given talent of dance in my life. I have realized now it's so much more than that.
I love this quote by Erma Bombeck. For the longest time I looked at it and thought solely God's given talent of dance in my life. I have realized now it's so much more than that.
This time I got involved with way too much and it took Jesus saying "Okay Hannah, go ahead" for me to realize that boundaries are a necessity in my life. Talk to anyone that knows me and they will gladly tell you how stubborn I am. Unfortunately, it definitely took a few mental breakdowns and sleepless nights for me to understand that.
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
“The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light."Matthew 6:22
You see, I am walking away from the light if I am not taking care of myself. If I am not sleeping eating, etc. correctly than I am not living in the light. What makes this worse, if I am a leader to people than I could quite possibly be leading them astray. YUCK.
So, I'm discipling myself. My life has to change. I want to bring Jesus the glory that is due, and provide him with a beautiful temple to rest in. I want to stand in front of my Maker one day and exclaim, "I used everything you gave me."
Babe...I've been there more times than I'd care to admit. It's hard to say no when you have a passion for people and the ability to help in a way that you know you'd also enjoy. I'm still trying to learn that lesson. We'll both figure it out one of these days. In the mean time, please get some rest (yeah...I know...it's tech week). God will give you the time. There were moments when I got to sit and relax that it felt like He orchestrated because he loved me so much and knew I needed it. I pray God gives you the clarity to know what does and does not need to happen this week. I love you so much, but I know we're serving the God who loves you SO much more.
ReplyDeletePraying for you Hannah. It is very easy to over commit and quite often it is hard to see. I am glad that Christ is working in you to help you find the balance in your life. Let me know if there is any way that I can assist/support you in this.
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