Faithresting....is a word my mom liked to say a lot while I was growing up. Like my mom, I also use it a lot. Faithresting is how I choose to live my life. Continually living by faith, then resting in my faith, knowing that no matter what the circumstances are, God is in complete control. The "flying by the seat of my pants" part is also how I live my life. I've never been a planner, and my organizing skills leave a lot to be desired.
I've always been the type of girl that likes to wake up in the morning and just see how the day leads...I like to be open to whatever, and be available whenever. As I see it, schedules can be re-arranged, sleep can be caught up on, and nobody is gonna starve to death if dinner isn't served right at 5 o'clock.
Schedules, planning, organization and routine are the areas I have always struggled with. Sometimes, I just don't understand why it's so hard for me to stay with a routine or schedule for longer than a couple weeks. I say the words, "I wish I was more organized" at least 2-3 times a week. I realize that my life would be easier and less frustrating at times if I only had these qualities.
I hate to admit it, but, I think I just get a little bored doing the same things at the same times day in and day out. I don't like to be bored. Something else my mom said a lot was, "Only boring people get bored," therefore, I try to stay un-bored as much as possible.
(Disclaimer: I am in no way saying, those who are organised, good at schedules and planning are boring. I am simply talking about me and only me. I have many wonderful friends that are very organized, and I have struggled to be like them. Unfortunately, I always come up short which makes me sad , then I get down on myself and have a pity party, thinking, "woe is me, why cant I be more organized?" I cry a little.....,and then toss away my current day planner.)
I've learned that as long as I'm living the "Faith Resting" part, then I don't need to feel bad about the "flying by the seat of my pants part." I actually think the two go together rather well.
Is. 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint
2 comments:
I love that Shannon... I am no good in the organization department either.
Pea, this makes me want to jump and and give you a standing ovation. If everyone lived true to themselves we would ALL be much happier.
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