Weekend Worship—A Balanced Life Doesn’t Look Like We Think it Should

So, trust the Lord always, because he is our Rock forever. Isaiah 26:4
Everywhere we turn we’re being urged to find balance. In advertising we’re given soothing images of  candles, yoga, exercise, places to get away, etc. etc. etc. But I’ve recently begun to ask myself if that is really what living a balanced life is all about. And I’ve come to a startling revelation.
A balanced life doesn’t look like we think it should.
I’ve come to realize that balance isn’t an exterior thing, it’s an interior thing . I don’t care how strict we are about planning, diet, exercise, even environment, times of chaos will erupt. We know this is true by experience, but more importantly by looking at the life Jesus lived.
As we march through the New Testament, we see that he has times when the crowds are pushing in, clamoring for attention. We see times when his followers disappoint him. We even see times when he is faced with unexpected (in a human sense) death.
But we also see a perfect example of living a life of balance. And it has nothing to do with what’s going on around him, much less planning, diet, exercise or environment. It has everything to do with allowing God to direct his steps.
To paraphrase a popular song, sometimes He calms the storms and sometimes He calms His child.  So as I launch full-force into this Christmas season, I’m going to make some changes. I’m looking to God for balance, not at what’s happening around me. Care to join me?
Don’t forget to join the conversation!Blessings,
Edie