Last night I purposefully took some time to read a book. It wasn't for ministry, it wasn't for school, and it wasn't for self-help. I just started reading a novel because it is something that I love to do, and I haven't made time just to get lost in a book in a while. It was only about 30 minutes, but I enjoyed those 30 minutes!
Sometimes the cares of life can overtake us to where we are paying attention to things that need to get done, but we are missing out on the things we want to do. In everything there should be a balance.
Jesus made time to attend dinners and parties. He took time out to play with little children. He took time to Himself. He enjoyed His friends.
And He was still able to complete all that He was called to do.
Don't let your hard work kill your times of joy. Take some time to laugh, do something you love, and give yourself some pleasure.
It could be as simple as stopping to listen to the birds singing. It could be as big as taking a day off work just to be able to allow your brain to rest. You might want to visit that new restaurant that you've been passing by every day. Or maybe you want to go out for a few rounds of bowling. It might be something as simple as spending an afternoon with your child.
Whatever it is, take some time to enjoy your life! Don't let the days keep passing without you experiencing some joy. God wants you to enjoy your life. So, make some time to do so.
Verse of the Day: Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11
No comments:
Post a Comment
What do you think?