It's About Time!

I read a post on a blog today aptly titled "Time Margin" and of course this got me to thinking about my own use of time. You see, I'm almost always busy. I sometimes meet myself coming and going, blah, blah, blah. . .I know you've probably heard it all before. Listen to any working mom or stay-at-home mom for that matter and you'll be exhausted just listening to her recount her day.

Unfortunately we live in a society that values "doing." How many activities can we cram into our daily lives is often worn as a badge of honor. I mean think about it. How do we typically measure success? I know in the academic world it's often based on how much "stuff" (good academic word, don't you agree?) that can be accomplished. At home it's a similar situation, just different circumstances. Each night is crammed with "stuff" to do. With three kids and a husband who works nights, there are times when I think I am going to lose my mind between their activities, church service, papers to be graded, daily household chores and on and on.

Why are we so reluctant to slow down, even when we know the statistics of stress on the body? (Did anyone watch Oprah yesterday? Come on you southern bloggers. Can I get an "amen" here?) This constant "doing" is not healthy. When will we slow down and simply rest? Christ offers us rest in Matthew 11:28:"Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest". (NIV)

DUH!! Can it get any clearer??

Is your life filled with constant busy-ness? If so, perhaps it's time to take the advice of the Master and simply come to Him--not doing anything, or saying anything, but just "being" in His presence, in the stillness, the wonder and the mystery only He can provide.

Think about it. How long has it been since you've put aside the burdens of the day? I don't know about you, but I'm tired of being tired! It's time to slow down and simply "be." After all, isn't that what your heart is really longing for--that perfect peace that surpasses understanding?

I don't know about you, but I'm ready! And it's about time!