Archives for: January 2010
New Year Balance
It's been awhile since I've posted. Last year was a very busy year. My oldest joined the Air Force and we had the privilege of seeing him graduate at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas. He will soon graduate from Security Forces tech school. He was able to come home for two weeks for Christmas and it was great to have him here. I had forgotten how much I missed living on an Air Force base and being a part of that community.
I have also been working hard on school. Later this spring I will begin my Masters of Divinity in Theology and Apologetics. I took some time off for the holidays and to be hostess to company but I am looking forward to starting school again in a couple of weeks.
Of course my husband and kids have been at their usual busy schedules. Between music lessons, sports and clubs they keep us busy. I am so grateful for the way they have blossomed in school.
The last two months I've been off from school have given me time to count my blessings, evaluate the future and reflect on priorities. Often this time of year we think through new goals and plans for the year. God was gracious to give me the luxury of time to pray through these. One of the things I have been reminded of is the importance of time and priorities. There are so many things I want to do and of course there are all the things I have to do. So many of the things I want to do are all great opportunities. However, I also guard my family time and many of these things would intrude on that. I can't tell you how much I enjoy playing Scrabble or the Wii with the kids, reading a family book together and of course, praying together.
So as we start the new year, what are your priorities in life? Not every opportunity or event that comes along is presented as a calling by God - even when it is an opportunity to serve. However, the flip side is also true. Are you doing enough for the Lord? Sometimes we can so protect our family that we end up doing nothing for the Lord outside of our family. There must be balance.
Now is a great time to evaluate balance in service to the Lord.
Happy New Year!
