Shake your groove thing baby!!

So, I have come up with a new strategy on everyday life for myself. You know what I’m talking about…the cleaning, the cooking, the kids, and the list goes on and on and on…. You get the point. It seems like from the time you wake up until the time you finally get to lay down at night….LIFE IS RUSHED!!!

For the past few days the kids have been scattered everywhere…but here. So, I have had time to myself to get some things done. I decided to take my time and to not rush!! What I noticed was how much more peaceful I felt about doing all the things that I had to do.

Believe me…I have 3 kids, 5 dogs, and a husband. I have my work cut out for me. I also try and volunteer when I can. In the midst of all this squeezing in time for God and church.

That’s right I said it….”Squeezing In Time”.

It should be top priority on my list. The first thing that I do when I wake up…instead of stumbling to the coffee pot and checking my messages. It should be the last thing I do before falling asleep…instead of tiring myself out to the point of exhaustion and passing out on the couch. And it should fill my day. Every part of it.

And yet, it does not. I manage to procrastinate and put it off until the last possible moment. That moment when I feel rushed into spending time with Him.

I am not one to be rushed. Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you the same. And yet my life seems to be nothing but a rush, rush race.

So, my strategy about the way that I have taken care of things around here has taught me one of the most important lessons in my life….or should I say God taught me something in the past few days.

Instead of being made to feel like “I have to get this done right now. I‘m running out of time”…why not take my time and get it done right. I am not talking about cleaning the house or cooking anymore…I am talking about my Christian walk.

We should want to spend time with God. Not feel rushed into it. Not feel like “we have to or else”. He gave us free will in our life….minds to make our own decisions. So, lets use it wisely.

Some people can set aside a specific time for God everyday. This is great! If it works for them. This “routine” normally does not work out for me. I try a schedule. Most of the time I end up squeezing Him in for a few minutes and then cutting the appointment short. I end up falling short and feeling like I’ve failed God and myself.

But for the past few days, I’ve tried a different outlook. I do in a sense “Squeeze Him In”, but in a whole different way. I am making it a point to have Him with me ALL day. Not just for a hour, but every minute. Not because I have to. But because I want to.

If I’m folding clothes, I talk to God. I’m cooking supper, I play worship music and praise Him. You get the drift.

This “Strategy” is working out so AWESOME!! I feel at peace. I don’t feel like I’ve got to squeeze Him in for 5 minutes or He will get mad at me. He has been with me all day. I’ve spoke to Him many times!! I can feel His presence in my life again. I am no longer neglecting Him!!!

Now please understand that I am not saying that you have to follow this strategy or anything like that in order to have God in your life. I’m not saying that at all!

I am saying to find your own strategy. Your own groove. Where neither you or God feel neglected!!

Shake your groove thing baby!!

Love You Guys!!

Carla