scattered

This week has been so odd. I have used Lily's glitter- bubble gum flavored lip gloss, John's deoderant, hand soap on my face, foot lotion on my arms, taken excedrin (that has caffeine) instead of tylenol pm, and am currently wearing Lily's hair tie instead of my own. I have been completely scatter-brained! Not to mention that this morning, I found a dryer sheet in my pants....after I got to work. What in the world? Does anyone else feel like this?

I have nothing of great value to say today...just that if you are in a scatter-brained boat with me...let's stop. Take a deep breath and remember that while we may put a baby diaper on our three year old in the middle of the night instead of a pull up....God is never scatter-brained. He is never too tired and He never forgets our needs. Relax in Him for a moment won't you

mundane

This morning when I got to the gym, I hopped on the treadmill, as I do every morning...it's my routine. Well today was a cardio day...big cardio. I usually just up the incline, speed and mileage. But today I realized that my cardio was very mundane. My body has gotten used to the routine therein taking away the challenge and growth opportunities.

So, i decided to hop on the bike. I chose a program and off I went. 5 miles later, I was sweating and pushing to complete the last series. Whew. It was amazing! As I fell off the bike and headed out the door, the Lord prompted me with a question. Why is it that you are okay with a mundane spiritual life, but you will challenge yourself physically? Ouch. I get so caught up in my routine...that I don't realize how mundane my walk with Christ is. Or worse, I DO realize it and am perfectly fine to continue living it. Where is your walk today??

*on an informative note* I am taking a huge leap of faith in my career...by starting a new one! April 15th will be my last day at DHS. I am going to be an orthodontic assistant for Dr. Bruce Reeder in Lawton. Yes, he knows I know ZERO! But, he is willing to teach and I am willing to learn! Fire up for new jobs! Love you guys!!

weight

Okay, I am such a people watcher - love it! This morning I was people watching at the gym. One set of people captivated my attention. There was one guy attempting to lift weights AND watch a pretty girl at the same time. The more he thought she was watching, the more weight he added. After a while, this poor guy was struggling under way more weight than he could handle. But, he kept trying...struggling...fighting to lift a weight that was way beyond his limit.

As I lifted my tiny weights, I realized that is what my spiritual life looks like. I struggle and fight to carry a weight that is beyond what I can handle. I carry my own burden, my own brokenness until I am exhuasted. How many of us are doing that at this moment? Who among us is carrying a weight that is too heavy...and yet we continue to try. It's time to stop adding to the weight...it's time to lay it at the foot of the cross.