This week being my birthday I have been reflecting on my life and all the blessings that God has given to me. I was reminded yesterday of how we need to take the time to enjoy what God has given us. As Americans this society is time-driven and everyone is so busy. We miss so much that God reveals to us through his creation, because we are always focused on what we need to do instead of focusing on what God has given us. The times when I can get away to just sit and do nothing are times where I feel refreshed and more focused on God, because I do not have all the distractions of the world. Even ministry where we are supposed to be focused on God can be a distraction. I know that may be hard to believe for some people, but ministry takes a lot of energy and we can get so caught up in responsibilities that we forget to look at what God has done in the ministry and enjoy it. I am guilty of this sometimes. I challenge all of us including myself to take more time to practice the discipline of solitude and go enjoy the creation that God has given us. We all need to constantly be refreshed and reminded of the beauty and wonder of God's creation.
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Sharon L Faulkenberry
4/6/2016 06:14:05 am
That was very well put. Good job. Keep it up.
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