The Homestead Way of Life

Don't Get Too Comfortable

I caught myself rushing yesterday.  Rushing through my daily routine - feverishly hurrying to make meals and get schoolwork done; feed the animals, do the laundry.  At some point, I had a moment of clarity and thought, "What on earth is my hurry?"

I pondered on that a bit. 

What I realized is that there is a part of me that is always wanting to get done with what I am doing so I can "have a moment".  And, honestly, I don't really know what I want to do with that "moment".  It's almost as if I want to arrive at some final destination in life where all is quiet and peaceful with no worries and no loose ends that need tying up.  Comfortable.

Yeah, right.

I have been through some trials and tribulations this past year and have watched some dear friends go through their own troubles.  What has become increasingly clear to me is that maybe, just maybe, we aren't supposed to get too comfortable in this world.  We are in enemy territory right now and it should not come as a shock when the fiery darts and arrows fly our way.  Peter tells us plainly not to be surprised at this, as if it were a strange and unusual thing.  This is actually going to be the way of life for us until the day we go to be with the Lord.  Where did we get this idea that, at some point, everything is supposed to just fall into place?

To quote the immortal words of Roseann Roseannadanna:  It's always something.

So, stop looking for that "moment" - it's an illusion.  No, worse, it's a deception.  We are supposed to live every moment, no matter what we are doing or what may be happening, in the light of the glory of Christ.  Quit waiting for some elusive, dreamlike existence, it's not going to happen.  Submit yourself to Him every moment of every day - because your life is happening right now.

I pray you will live this day in the freedom of His truth.

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11:23, 2006-Feb-14 .. Posted by kayinpa

AMEN!

Thank you

06:46, 2006-Feb-14 .. Posted by Maggie

For reminding us all of what is truly important!

thank you

08:55, 2006-Feb-15 .. Posted by Anonymous

like the previous comment, thank you for the reminder. And I liked your reference to Roseanne Roseannadanna!

Terri

Thanks for that!

10:41, 2006-Feb-17 .. Posted by Snowberryfarm

It spoke to me hugely, as I have been feeling this way on a daily basis, and it is really taking the joy out of life. I am always stiving to slow down, only to become busier and more rushed. What is that about? This helped my perspective a bit, as I have felt attacked at every level this week! Thanks!

Michelle

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10:29, 2006-Feb-24 .. Posted by ByFaith

Thanks for the reminder!

Question, not a comment....sorry!

01:17, 2006-Feb-25 .. Posted by barlowbugg

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~Christian

Thank you

05:01, 2006-Apr-12 .. Posted by Anonymous

This was very good -- thank you so much for this!

(Karla from over at homeschoolblogger.com/whirlwind)