Just Too Busy

Can you believe how busy we and the people around us seem these days? Moms run ragged driving their kids from this music lesson to that sports event then on to church for night events. It seems to be never-ending.

And dads try to be all things to all people. Prove to the boss you’re the man for the job and the best employee he has. Show up early, stay late. Feel lucky if you made it to the kids’ game or recital. Bonus points if you remember the wife’s birthday and your anniversary.

We’ve all been there. I know my family and I did our share of this. With four boys and thirteen years between the eldest and the youngest, I spent many years carting them around from place to place.

We watch in amazement as our eldest son and his wife do the same with their girls. Only, living in a burb of DC, it seems they’re living our former lives with a mega dose of steroids. It wears me out to just think about how busy they’ve been since the moment our granddaughters were born.

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TOO BUSY – WHAT GOD SAYS

The Bible tells us in Psalm 46:10 ESV, Be still, and know that I am God.

In context, this verse was a reminder, in a time of war, that God is still Sovereign. The good news is, He is still Sovereign today. We can trust Him to take care of us and our lives, the lives of our children. But we first need to stop being so busy. How can we ever hear the still small voice Elijah heard if we’re constantly in a state of motion? Read 1 Kings 19:11-13.

We need to turn our thoughts from the things of the world, those things man says are important, and turn our eyes to things that will last for all eternity. Sadly, we’re often far too busy to take the time to do this. Can you say Catch 22? In Matthew 6:33, Jesus reminds us of the things we should put first, (ESV) But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. It’s about putting first things first. Then the rest of our lives will fall into their proper place.

Funny thing, as I was searching for Scriptures to accompany this post, I came upon this one—Psalm 127:2 ESV It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil: for he gives to his beloved sleep. I could only think that if ever there was a verse for writers, this could be it. I have many writer friends who get up with or well before the chickens. I’m a night owl. I roam around in the middle of the night and often find myself here at my desk pecking away at my keyboard.

A good reminder that sleep is a gift from God.

HE IS ABLE

We all fall into that busy trap from time to time. Maybe some of you find yourselves there daily. I know what that feels like. I can tell you, as the mother of those four boys, now grown men, I don’t miss the busyness, but I do wish I’d spent a lot more time instilling eternal things into their hearts and minds. I wish I’d spent more quiet time with them than hours filled with worldly pursuits. Now, I spend a lot of time praying for God to redeem and restore those moments that were lost to time.

The good news is—He is able.

Wherever you find yourself today, stop and take the time to spend some quiet moments, first with God, then your kids, your wife, husband, your extended family, or friends. Moments are precious. Don’t waste a single one.

Blessings, y’all!

 

By now you know I’m a huge Paul Wilbur fan. If I can find nothing else, I will always share one of his beautiful songs with you. You may watch this entire concert on YT! So good!!