Where I need to be
Friday, July 18th, 2008Sometimes having a little time away from the normal day to day life can be therapeutic. Too many times lately I have felt like a hamster on the wheel spinning round but not getting anywhere. It seems things are just not happening at the speed I want them to. (Sometimes I feel that way on the end of a long bike ride too but that’s another subject.)
This week my family and I are on vacation at the beach. My kids and their friends love it here. (If it weren’t for the water and the sand Jeanne says she would love it too.) And because my kids are older they don’t need mom and dad tagging along, they go off on their own leaving old mom and dad to themselves.
So this week I have slept late, taken long walks, began re-reading psalms and spent time in prayer. I also had meaningful conversations. Not only with family that I have been close with for many years but much to my surprise, people that I met in the time I have been here. (Coincidence, I think not)
Combined, these things have helped me to get perspective and comfort right where I am. As I go back to the normal day to day I will do it refreshed reminded that it’s not about me but Him and his timing.
So are you feeling like that hamster? Do you wish things were different about your life?
Maybe what worked for me will work for you. Give it a try.
Arrange some down time, at least slow down, read the Word, spend time with valued family and friends, seek His face and find rest. You may find that you are where you need to be.