I haven't done a "crumbs" in a while. There have actually been a number of areas of my life in which I have fallen behind over the last 6 months or so. There is no coincidence with the timing. Ever since we brought home our little Sophia from the hospital the end of January, life hasn't been easy. Sure, there's been lots of good things happening but certainly a good bit of chaos!
Amanda and I both have wondered aloud, "Are we really cut out to parent five children?" Don't get me wrong. I'm not complaining. Besides, who can I blame but myself. :) Okay, Amanda did play a role but just a small one. But that's for another discussion.
My point for this "crumbs" is that if we aren't careful, the urgent (both good and bad) things of life will sometimes prevent us from doing what is most important. Urgent doesn't always mean most important.
I've realized over the last six months that I've become more and more reactive instead of proactive. I haven't been prioritizing the areas of my life that I believe God wants me to put first. I've fallen into a pattern of just taking things as they come, especially when it comes to my calendar. I haven't been putting the most important things into my schedule first and then letting everything else fill in around those.
Here's a great illustration of that principle. A bit outdated but effective.
So, I've spent a good bit of time this last week asking God for clarity but also making some significant changes in my overall way I do life.
Here's a very helpful tool I came across recently. Very, very well done.
Obviously, this is a very big topic that we could spend hours and hours on. I just wanted to bring it to your attention to see if it would be helpful at all.
Let me know if I can be an encouragement to you in this area, even if it is just to pray for you.
By the way, let me me extend a personal invitation to join us for worship on Sunday at 10:30 am. Maybe church needs to be a bigger rock in your life. :)
Pastor Dan
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