It's always this weekend, Labor Day weekend that I get startled awake. It's similar to the week between Christmas and New Year. During that week, I reflect back on the resolutions I made ( the typical ones like losing weight, getting more exercise, etc. ) and realize just how short I have come of my goal.
It's the same this weekend. Around May or June, Dina and I sat at the dinner table after our meal one evening and made out a summer "To-Do List". Included was everything from mulching and staining the deck, to doing some painting and planting grass seed.
We got off to a great start. The mulching was done, yard shaped up and even the deck has been finished. Unfortunately many walls are left unpainted, the bare spots in our yard are still bare and all the items on the list after that remain untouched. Bummer.
I guess time keeps moving, and even though I had the best of intentions, I did not get the work done because I did not stay at it.
Over the last month or so in worship, we have been focusing on Jesus' perfect gift of sacrifice and the plan of salvation. We'll continue that theme for a couple of more weeks before beginning our countdown to fall.
Although I have enjoyed preparing the messages and learned a lot myself, I am clear that I am far behind on my spiritual "To-Do List". I am still seeking more time in prayer and meditation, discerning God's call and daily leading in my life. I still grumble too much instead of counting blessings. I choose my own path instead of God's.
But there is good news for me ... and for you if you are experiencing the same feelings of things left undone. Lists can always be updated!
Our tasks, and our spiritual walk, cannot be completed at one time. Nor should they be. Attempting to may lead to rushing, frenzy and exhaustion. In the end, the result will not be at the level we expected, which is all the more frustrating.
As it relates to your spiritual walk, the Lord calls us to spend time in prayer and meditation, studying His word and in listening for His voice. If there are things in your spiritual life that are still undone, this is the best way to continue working on them.
I can't offer advice on your task list ... mine continues to grow! But together let's all focus our energies on the Lord, and He will renew our strength.
~ Pastor Todd
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