Have you seen those billboards that say something like, "we need to talk. -God"? Well, there are times when I'm struggling with something and I move on from it thinking I'll deal with it later. Then, just as I move on I'm hit with what I call a "God-speak" moment. Those times when I pick up a magazine or check an e-mail or talk to my husband or someone only to have it (or them) speak directly to the issue I was just dealing with and walked away from. Well, this is no different. If you notice...in the previous post I had mentioned struggling with my fear of whether or not I should start up this blog. What I didn't tell you is that I've been contemplating it as a place for me to share the things God has laid on my heart for others for some time now. Today I just decided to do it...but again was hit with fear of the unknown...and with fear of whether or not some of you might just think this is stupid and "so Trayc." Well, I was checking e-mail after checking on my boys (two of whom are ill today) and opened up my daily devotional from HomeWord with Dr. Jim Burns. I've pasted it below....enjoy and be amazed at the very fact that God truly knows where you're at, what you're facing and what your future holds!
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Life Is Too Short For...
Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself; each day has enough trouble of its own. Matthew 6:34
One day when I was caught up in the tyranny of the urgent, my friend Bill McNabb sent me some thoughts entitled "Things That Life Is Too Short For." His thoughts forced me to take a look at my own life and reevaluate my priorities. Perhaps you need a dose of reality today. I'll share these special thoughts with you.
Life is too short to nurse grudges or hurt feelings.
It's too short to worry about getting ready for Christmas. Just let Christmas come.
It's too short to keep all your floors shiny.
It's too short to let a day pass without hugging your loved ones.
It's too short not to take a nap when you need one.
It's too short to put off Bible study.
It's too short to give importance to whether the towels match the bathroom.
It's too short to miss the call to worship on a Sunday morning.
It's too short to stay indoors on a crisp fall Saturday.
It's too short to read all the junk mail.
It's too short not to call or write your parents (or children) regularly.
It's too short to work at a job you hate.
It's too short not to stop and talk to children.
It's too short to forget to pray.
It's too short to put off improving our relationships with people that we love.
Life is just too short. Way too short to settle for mediocrity!
GOING DEEPER:
1. What does Matthew 6:34 tell us not to do?
2. Matthew 6:34 also tells us today will have enough trouble of its own. What difficulties will you face today?
Take a moment to pray and ask God to take control of your day and any difficulties you may face.
FURTHER READING:Philippians 4:6
Hope you all have a day full of things that matter. As for me...my oldest child wants to put together a puzzle...see ya!
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