Do you have deadlines to meet, projects to work on, studying to do, personal items to deal with, people to invest time in?
I think most of us would answer yes to all of those.
I know personally, right now is one of my craziest times in a long time. I have A LOT going on. The baseball season just ended so I am starting a new offseason job, Heather and I are in the middle of planning a wedding, I am actively pursuing youth ministry, I am a full time student, and I have friends that I am investing in. This is one of the busiest times of my life, but it is also the BEST!
Yeah, I have had some pretty stressed out moments, but when I come down of that emo high, I realize that I am right where God wants me to be.
I can't make everyone happy, I can't always spend time with everyone I want to, I have to lose sleep in order to finish homework, and I am investing in a wedding, but nonetheless I am working towards the life that God wants me to live.
I am confident that through all my commitments and schedules God is at the center of everything. The time I spend with Him each day is the only way I keep a level head. He encourages me and seems to add extra hours to my day. He knows exactly where I am and as I am faithful He provides.
Are you where you need to be?
Is your stress a means of slowing you down to refocus on the goals God has put in place for your life?
I know their are some busy people reading this right now...
Are you doing the right things?
-Shane
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2 comments:
Nice post Shane. Timely for me personally. With everything that has been going on, I have been particularly challenged with planning for a youth retreat and some youth ministry nights among running my own business, contracting with new clients and fostering a new relationship. I can not express enough how gracious I am that The Lord continues to bless us when we put him first. On the youth nights where I can get easily distracted by how much I have to do, its crazy how more time presents itself.
I think that is a testament of how having the right focus can help us with our daily craziness.
You are doing a wonderful job in continuing to spread the good news. Keep it up and I am glad that I have discovered your blog.
Thanks a lot Paul! I know that God will bless you for your hard work in every arena.
I really appreciate the kind words. Encouragement from guys that I respect really is uplifting. Thanks for taking the time to read!
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