High energy. That is something true of me. But what happens when that high level of energy starts to get in the way? Then it is called restlessness. I looked that word up just now and this is the definition: marked by a lack of quiet, repose, or rest.
So whats going on Aubs?
Rest? Repose? Quiet? Uh oh. when was the last time I was truly quiet? ...why won't the word never leave my mind?
Because being quiet requires discipline. I'm not talking about the kind of quiet that you are during a movie, or when someone is sleeping. I mean absolutely and peacefully quiet. Quiet to hear the Lord. Quiet to spend time in the word. Quiet to pray. Quiet to breathe, think, and live apart from the busy, scattered, self centered, mixed up world we live in.
But I lack discipline. And I lack quiet.
Proverbs 5:23 says, "He dies for lack of discipline, and because of his great folly he is led astray." Hello! He dies for lack of discipline. Dies. This is for real.
A good friend of mine honestly reminded me that this sort of discipline requires sacrifice.
Sacrifice.
This discipline is worth it. To live. "I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you" (Psalm 119:11). Discipline is worth it. To not sin against the Lord who loves and gives abundantly. Who am I to not sacrifice a single minute of my day for the God who sacrificed his only son?
That is absurd.
I'm not perfect. But I will try.
Will you help me?
Thankful to live at the Ranch. Where true beauty can be found every day.
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