Every year, it's the same old story.
"Wow, the year is going so fast." "Time is flying by." "How is it already {insert date}?!"
And every year, I vow to slow down - simply in an effort to somehow make time slow down. But somehow, I always fail. Here I am today, looking at the calendar in complete disbelief that we are already done with the first month of 2013.
My days are rush, rush, rush. Jump out of bed, take the dog out, gulp down some cereal, jump in the shower, fly out the door, rush to work, rush back home, take the dog out, gulp down dinner, play with the dog, do some work, jump in bed.
Every day.
Lately I've been asking myself... where's the quiet time? Where's the time to just be me and be creative or quiet or whatever it is I need to do to listen to myself and to God?
I try hard to talk to God in the 'everyday' moments - in the car, in the shower, etc. - because I know my life is so crazy.
But somehow, each day is crazy and busy and fast and I collapse into bed exhausted, feeling drained. I'm happy and I'm blessed and I'm so thankful - I just want to be sure I'm managing my time well enough to have quiet time every day.
I don't really think I'm horrible at time management - after years and years of schooling, I'm sure I am managing time well. I'm not really overcommitted because I really don't commit to much these days - other than running a business.
So... help! How do you slow down and make time for quiet time, for you, for God, for creativity? I'm interested to hear your ideas. Because one thing is for sure, year after year for the rest of my life, I can't let time slip away even faster.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
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I agree with you. I have learned that having a "quiet time" is never going to be one of those things where "time" is available. I have to make time. There is and will always be dishes to be washed, floors to be swept, tv shows to catch up on, sales to hit at the mall, clothes to fold, and text messages/emails waiting a reply. I get SO distracted so easily, and having a quiet time with the Lord is one thing that always gets pushed back. After I fold the clothes, after I watch this show, after I reply to these emails, after I shop a little online, etc. And then before I know it, I'm in bed exhausted and haven't read my Bible or had a quiet moment with God. The cycle continues the next day and everyday. I have learned I have to just stop and "create" (for lack of a better word) time for God. Whether it be turning the TV off (for me), or going to my room where I'm not distracted, or going out on the patio with my coffee & devotional rather than watching the news. I always benefit so much more and am more productive in those daily "tasks" when I create time for the Lord. I say I've learned, but I still fail at this pretty much weekly. It's a constant battle between my will and my spirit!
I can relate SO much to this post & I'm so encouraged by your transparency. I have tried to make myself get in bed at a decent hour and read my bible and it really has been great. I am a grump bear and my mind doesn't even process in the morning, so either during kids naptime or close to my bedtime I am able to. Can't wait to hear what more people have to say! :-)
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