PRUNING LIFE

in this day and age where being busy is a GOOD thing and people are always finding something to DO, it's hard to take a step back and let go of an activity in your life to make time for something else...

well...at least for me...

it's kinda weird that i actually NEED to prune my life. just back before i was saved in sep 2008, i struggled to actually find things to do. calling up my friends for the next fun event was the only extracurricular activity on my list. when i decided to live my life for God, all that changed...

i fell in LOVE....

i wanted to doooo so many things for God and spend time with him that the tables have turned...i'm calling up friends to say i CAN'T go to the next fun event. now, doing things to further God's kingdom is great, don't get me wrong. but what i learned from pastor wayne is that when that passion is not magnified in one specific area, it can become dangerous. and the danger signs of doing too much was presenting themselves in my life.

i got two episodes of bad chest pains in ONE month...

so my prayer is this:

Lord, may we listen to your divine wisdom in handling our lives. let your hand be placed specifically on HOW we use our time and energy. i pray that you protect us from doing TOO much and on the other end, protect us from doing too LITTLE. give us wisdom in balancing our lives, because although there is much work to be done, you do want us to enjoy the earth and the life that you have so gracefully given us. may we "stop to smell the roses"...your roses...and God, as for me, i know a busy season is coming up and i ask for your divine wisdom in the area of pruning my life. may i listen to your voice as you guide me into the areas in which you want me to invest my energy for this season. i love you so much. my comforter...my strength...in Jesus' name. AMEN