We have been very busy this spring. Planning to put our house on the market eventually, we have been working on both exterior and interior projects. Our shrub beds are now totally redone. The deck is being stained again. I am sorting and packing things we don't need until after the move. Our family certainly loves music as well as reading so I knew there would be a collection of CDs and books. Yet when it's time to prioritize and pack them, I am amazed! I am also surprised at how quickly my packing methods returned after over two decades. Perhaps moving six times during our first nine years of marriage made a lasting impression on moving strategies.
I began thinking. Contents of boxes determine how they are packed. Books should not be packed in large boxes. Dishes need extra care and preparation. CDs and DVDs require extra care and organization, too. The list continues for safe and efficient transition. Yet how much do we consider what we pack into our lives? Are we fully aware of all we allow into our lives each day? Do we take extra care in what we hear, see or do? What about the attitudes and influences we choose to absorb through media, family and friends? How much time do we spend being busy compared to how much we spend time with Him? What methods do we use to evaluate the direction of our lives?
It's a very fast-paced world. It's a very demanding life with jobs, families, homes, responsibilities and goals. It's easy to become so involved in maintaining living...that we often miss taking time to sustain what is most important in life. It takes intentional effort to pause and consider priorities. As I think about moving from this house to another one, I can't help but think about the transition from this life to the next one. May I become more selective and sensitive to His peace, plans and purpose for my life presently...so that I don't miss a moment with Him now...and forever.<3~thl
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