Spending My Time Wisely

Have you ever been told that you need to slow down and relax? I was told that last week when I was in the hospital by my doctor. I was told that I needed to rest. While I was thinking about this, it hit me that I really did need to rest. I had been doing like everyone else running here and there and meeting myself in the process.

This week was spent quietly, once I was released from the hospital. I was tired from life and also from being in the hospital. I had worn myself down so far and was so sick that I had forgotten what feeling good really feels like. Once I realized that what I was feeling was feeling good, I was so excited that I could hardly rest or sleep. It feels real good to feel good.

During this time, I spent almost all day everyday talking with the Lord. I spent, and am still spending, a lot of time thanking Him for sparing my life and giving me another chance to live and strengthen my relationship with Him. What a glorious feeling!!! I take this time seriously and know I am coming through this in a different manner. I know my mind has changed about a lot of things and the way in which I will be approaching them. I know what is important to me (God first) and I know what is NOT important to me (the opinion of others). I know I have to, with the help of the Holy Spirit, take care of me first, not others. I thought I was free from this before but now realize that I am really free. I love it.

So, if you're still running here and there and meeting yourself in the process, STOP, slow down, talk with God. He'll get you straightened out. Have a SERIOUS talk with Him and you'll be blessed.

Have a great day in the Lord.