Where You Will Find Me

Towards the middle to end of November I began to realize I needed to make some changes. I began to realize that some of my goals were not really my goals. They were goals other people had that seemed rather appealing. And they may very well be longer term goals for me especially when it comes to my business.

So I am taking December as time to clear the slate. Go back to square one. Everything I was doing had begun to feel like a job. I was over-committed. I left no time in my week to catch up with friends, veg out for even one T.V. show, sneak in a visit to my sister, etc. Every moment was planned and if one thing got off schedule the entire week fell behind. While God does desire for us to make good use of every single day he gives us. He does not intend for us to be so busy we miss out on relationships and life.

I want time to read, create, invest in relationships with those I love, help others, serve God, cook, bake, watch a movie here and there, write and more. I mean, let's be real... if I never have time to leave the house other than to work, go to ballgames and church, then I am definitely destined to be single the rest of my life! (I kid ;) ) But seriously, after spending a lot of time praying about this I believe I have a pretty clear answer about what changes I need to begin making. And it was not the solution I thought I would uncover.

The problem is all me- not any of my commitments. I didn't hear that I needed to walk away from anything. I heard quit aiming for perfection - it's impossible and you will never feel successful. The other thing I heard which goes right along with the first, is stop being such a people pleaser. Be a God pleaser. I need to look at my commitments and priorities and decide who they are geared to please and adjust accordingly. Are they aimed at getting me glory or God glory?

This, then is where you should find me for the rest of the month of December. I hope you find me connecting with God as I (attempt- it's hard!) allow Him to reorganize my days. I hope you will find me thoroughly enjoying this season of anxiously awaiting the celebration of Christ's first coming... and prepare as we await His return!