It's funny, but I'm not so rushed about taking down the Christmas decorations this year. Usually by the 28th or so, I'm all about putting it all away. Just like everybody else, I don't particularly enjoy the task, but there is something I love. I love how spare and neat my house looks when all the decorations are tucked back in the attic. I'm not a neat freak, but I work and think best when my space is organized and straightened up. I easily get in a "snit" when the house gets messy.
In taking stock, my spiritual life is like that too. I get distracted easily and things loom large when I have too much "stuff". Stuff can include material things but also the events that fill my calendar. I don't usually make New Year's resolutions (failure is disheartening!), but I am aiming for more silence and a more minimilistic schedule this year. I want to do a spiritual housecleaning that leaves more room for God's voice and His direction. Even the "decorations" of all the good things that I let overtake my life tend to crowd Him out. Simplifying life will hopefully bring less of me and more of Him.
Amy
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Cleaning Up
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AMEN! I'm so challenged by your goal - I want to make it mine too! I knew something was missing from my "goals" for 2008. (I too hate "resolutions".) My deciding to make fruits and veggies a bigger part of my life each day pales in comparison to making myself available~ to hear with greater clarity the voice of Almighty God Himself.
Your blog is great! And by the way, how did you know that I wake up each day wondering how you are doing!!!!
Much love to you dear sister!
Tara
loved this post and can so relate to it!! glad you're blogging and i'll look forward to returning. melanie
Girl...I'm with you on this one! It really does seem like I have "breathing space" (to borrow a term from Oprah's magazine) when all the decorations are down. I had not thought about my spiritual life in the same way, but it makes so much sense. Thank you for sharing and for being such a wonderful spiritual mentor. :)
Love & blessings, Holly
I found your blog from "Refresh Your Soul," and really enjoyed this post. Welcome to the blog world, Amy! :)
Amen and well put!
Much love,
Angela
Welcome to the blogging world.
Great post and I can so relate.
Lori
I was late in getting my decorations down this year, but I didn't even want to take them down today...but I did. And the house does look so clean. (emphasis on "looks" clean:)
Amy, your blog looks awesome! I loved your post today. You know, last year, my resolution was to "monotask" (doing one thing at a time) so I could focus better. So often I try to do too much at once...I would even multitask during quiet time.
Thanks for sharing your sweet heart. Happy New Year!
Love,
Melissa
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