In the midst of my first session of summer courses (9 hours worth), plus holding down an entire program while my major supervisor is away, I've caught myself using phrases such as, "sorry, I have just been so busy lately" to justify my absence in various situations. While this may be true, at times, I've also come to realize the value in making time.
Taking the dog on a walk, even if it is in the blazing heat of a mid-day sun, simply because I, too, need the fresh air.
Or meeting with friends to simply catch up on life or struggles, sharing in whatever season we find ourselves in.
Putting the phone down for a few hours to people watch or read or study or dream, anything that doesn't involve social media or communication barriers between loved ones.
There is joy in having quiet time to reaffirm our identity in Christ instead of being bogged down by the "what-if" game of worldly pursuits.
I share that last one because that is exactly what I have spent any extra moment of un-demanded time doing: manipulating situations in my head, asking "what-if" and jumping to conclusions that are less disappointing than the situations they realistically are in my life.
But today, as I quietly confided in a friend concerning the chaos of my distracted mind, she sweetly reminded me to seek God's Truth because my heart is deceitful. I am letting my emotions run high over hypothetical situations or past hurts that should have no further bearing on my thoughts but do because I let them seep in and stay far too long.
So while I am busy, I want to set aside time to simply stop to make sure my mind is set on Heavenly things. While I cannot manage without seeking God's hand for guidance, discernment, and help, I want to also be seeking His face, the truth of who He is and the Truth of who His grace has made me.
