Anyone else ever feel like we move through life in a bit of a blur…or is that just me?
- Hair, nails, make-up, lashes – DONE
- Kids somewhat presentable – DONE
- Groceries – DONE
- Family time – in hand
- Social life – in hand
- Chores – in hand
- Career & Finances – in hand
- Time with God – in hand
- Me time – pending….
Well, that’s somewhat a representation of my life’s to-do-list (minus the kids…for now lol).
Forever Busy Being Busy
It’s funny, I’m forever busy being busy. Often compromising me time and time with God whilst most of my time is consumed doing the day-to-day bits and bobs.
Life can be so busy simply living that we become consumed with the things that we tend to prioritise or deem important.
How the Pandemic has Helped ME
This pandemic has really helped me to utilise my time. Don’t get me wrong, I see the crisis happening in the world, and sometimes this whole lockdown gets to me, usually the mere fact that I can’t do what I want to do…. Or rather what I’m used to doing!
Increasingly throughout this time, I’ve somehow adapted. Good old Albert Einstein once said, “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change”. I think we’ve all shown our ability to adapt in this time, I’d say we’re a pretty intelligent bunch. Plus being women, I guess God’s given us an extra dose of adaptability…. Wouldn’t you agree?
For me, I’ve been able to re-evaluate what I deem to be the necessities in life. I’m certainly utilising my loungewear, no bra and the fresh-faced looked. How ever will I cope going back to getting dolled up and a busy lifestyle?!
In life, it’s easy to become consumed with the busyness that we create for ourselves. I’m now learning to challenge myself to sieve out what’s really important and shifting my focus to the things of God. The term “God standard” springs to mind. Essentially, aiming to live a standard of life that pleases God (as best as humanly possible).
At last, my focus has shifted, I now have time to be in the Word more and more. Weekly Bible studies, daily prayer meetings and I even get lost in the nature God’s put around us and simply bask in the amazing world we live in… FINALLY, I’ve found me time.
My prayer for us all is that when it comes to God, we can have tunnel vision, our self-made life necessities become a blur, while things of God become our main focus.
Written By Rhiannon Surage
I came here for hope today and you did not
disappoint. I’ve been struggling of late, praying and reading but doing it out of habit rather than making time with God my focus. Thank you.
It’s been amazing to me how many self-made necessities have just fallen off the list with a different schedule and priorities during these times!
I love how you word it- self-made life necessities. May I make sure that God is the first thing on my to-do list!
You are not alone in wondering how you’re going to adjust back to “busy” life. LOL! However, it’s good to look at the brighter side of this pandemic. I truly believe God allowed it to happen so we would now have the time to draw closer to Him.
Thanks for sharing this! It really teaches and emphasizes what to prioritize.
Awe I love this! I have changed too sweet Sister! For the better. So refreshing to see a post that is pulling positive out of this pandemic rather than the negative. Blessings to you … ❤
Love this! Great reminder to help us focus on what is most important. ?
Amen! When the focus is right, the journey is somewhat easier. Thanks so much for sharing. Many blessings to you!
Ah, “me time”! We all need to take time to sort out how we use our time – even at my age, I still have to be purposeful about not allowing busyness to distract me from the things that really matter. I think I have used this pandemic time in a similar way – to reflect and make changes. It’s certainly prompted me to be more mindful of God’s guidance!
It’s so true! The things in life just keep distracting us from what is truly the most important focus in our life! I hope that I will also continue to have to tunnel vision and look towards the cross as my highest priority in life ☺️
A very relatable post! It’s easy to get carried away or get busy doing so many things, I’m glad you found the me time this period. Thanks for the reminder to set our minds on the things of God and to set our priorities right.