My Remedy
Life's tasks and stresses will gladly consume my time and energy. Before I know it, I'm an accomplished ball of nerves that isn't as nice or focused as I could be...and that's putting it nicely.
I think if I asked some honest friends they'd own up to that too.
Well, let's just say I was there this week. This a.m. I tied up my tennis shoes and headed out the door. We'd gotten a rare rain and it was nippy, but I knew better than to deny myself this for one more minute. So, I wrapped a scarf around my neck, stuck some cotton in my ears and headed out.
Less than fifty steps and I noticed my stride changing. There was bounce in my step and my arms began to swing as I took in the beauty around me. A few deep breaths and words began spilling out to my Lord. They started off as a frustrated rant questioning how I was to handle some of the difficult situations, but within a few minutes I found myself laughing and thinking of all I should be thanking Him for. Yes, I was laughing out loud on a public road, all alone. I know, I'm sure I looked insane. BUT, I felt anything but crazy. I felt free. Outside, among the huge space of outdoors and consciously aware of our HUGE God; my problems felt teeny tiny.
Before I knew it, I was jogging. It's been weeks since I've done this. My once daily remedy has been wadded up and tossed out as one of the tasks on my list I can do without.
No more my friends...some days my body will be too tired, and I'll just plop in the yard and stare at the sky. For me, though, there's just something about it that puts everything in perspective. I know, IT'S MY LORD. Undistracted by my gaze around the house that leads my mind to add more to-dos to my list I can focus on Him.
I am blessed with so much; a great family, home, job...NOTHING is enough w/o Christ.
Thank you, Lord, for pulling me out of my tailspins, grabbing my shoulders, and facing my attention in the right direction. Even when I'm not sure what your goal for me is; I know if I cling to you, that it will be even better than I can imagine if I give you glory in it.
So, friends, I had to share my remedy. Maybe you can't physically run, or it's too cold to go outside. But I encourage you to beg God for your remedy. I know you'll get an answer because he's it; peace, refreshment, an all out attitude adjustment. ;)
I think if I asked some honest friends they'd own up to that too.
Well, let's just say I was there this week. This a.m. I tied up my tennis shoes and headed out the door. We'd gotten a rare rain and it was nippy, but I knew better than to deny myself this for one more minute. So, I wrapped a scarf around my neck, stuck some cotton in my ears and headed out.
Less than fifty steps and I noticed my stride changing. There was bounce in my step and my arms began to swing as I took in the beauty around me. A few deep breaths and words began spilling out to my Lord. They started off as a frustrated rant questioning how I was to handle some of the difficult situations, but within a few minutes I found myself laughing and thinking of all I should be thanking Him for. Yes, I was laughing out loud on a public road, all alone. I know, I'm sure I looked insane. BUT, I felt anything but crazy. I felt free. Outside, among the huge space of outdoors and consciously aware of our HUGE God; my problems felt teeny tiny.
Before I knew it, I was jogging. It's been weeks since I've done this. My once daily remedy has been wadded up and tossed out as one of the tasks on my list I can do without.
No more my friends...some days my body will be too tired, and I'll just plop in the yard and stare at the sky. For me, though, there's just something about it that puts everything in perspective. I know, IT'S MY LORD. Undistracted by my gaze around the house that leads my mind to add more to-dos to my list I can focus on Him.
I am blessed with so much; a great family, home, job...NOTHING is enough w/o Christ.
Thank you, Lord, for pulling me out of my tailspins, grabbing my shoulders, and facing my attention in the right direction. Even when I'm not sure what your goal for me is; I know if I cling to you, that it will be even better than I can imagine if I give you glory in it.
So, friends, I had to share my remedy. Maybe you can't physically run, or it's too cold to go outside. But I encourage you to beg God for your remedy. I know you'll get an answer because he's it; peace, refreshment, an all out attitude adjustment. ;)
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