Calendars. My daily routines change too much to write in ink, but still I do - in all colors. What is the verse about man making his plans, but the Lord directs his steps? Time and again I find myself slapping a sticker over what never happens or gets moved to a different block on my wall. Some weeks look like chicken scratches, with arrows crossing over to changed dates along with attempts to add another reminder to an already full day. I've given up on beauty and order.
Maybe things on the calendar should just be written in pencil, especially those items we think we should do or else..... Or else what? The sky will fall in? Are we afraid we will not be invited next time if we don't respond this time? And what if that next invite doesn't come?
How many times do we make our agendas based on the wrong things? The older I get, the less it happens, but still it happens - especially in cases where guilt or self-inflicted pressure are involved.
God knows exactly what each of us needs to be doing. He may present us with a circumstance in which we are the only answer to a dilemma. It will be obvious to us when it occurs and no matter how difficult it is, the pleasure we will receive from answering a need will be abundantly more rewarding than anything we might have written on our calendars. Big "happies" come and go. Their memories are soon forgotten, but people seldom forget the kindnesses done to them and for them...especially in a crisis.
Life is too short, ladies. Make it count in the right direction. Seek to spend your energy and time on worthwhile ventures. Fall and the holidays are knocking at the door.. If you are not careful, you will miss this present moment, this opportunity called "now" because you are checking those squares on the wall and thinking about tomorrow.
What if, instead of taking advantage of every outing offered, you looked first at your present surroundings? Are you needed more at home? Did you leave things undone that are your responsibilities? Are you running out the door to escape something far better? 'Me time' is a phrase used a bit too often and it isn't biblical at all if the truth be told. Choose your activities wisely and write them in pencil...so you can erase what doesn't matter for today. 'Now' happens to us all. Don't miss it.
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