Redeeming the time

The rhythm of life that I was so confident in at the beginning of summer has given way to a disappearing summer. It hasn’t been a wasted season. We had a wedding to tend to. Our days and weeks were consumed in plans and shopping and working toward getting things done.

Now that it’s over, it’s time to recalibrate my time. I have desperately missed quiet days when I can read and study. Dwayne and I also need to get back in the habit of spending regular time together—alone. I’ve noticed that it’s easy to forget to spend time together when life is busy. We see each other and say hello, but we don’t stop to check in with each other. I forget to ask him how he’s doing. He forgets to ask me about my day because we run from one commitment to another. This week, I plan to ask Dwayne how he’s doing each day and then stop long enough to listen to what he tells me.

Remember that God gave me Dwayne as a gift. I need to delight in his company and bless him. That’s my master plan for the week--to redeem my time with Dwayne. Anyone willing to join me?

What's Happenin'

This week:

Chiropractor Monday and Friday. Lunch date with a friend from high school. Rest and relaxation and maybe even a little bit of exercise.

Wedding Accomplished

The wedding is finally over. Yesterday was the hottest day we’ve had this summer. Other than that, it was a perfect day. Handsome groom, beautiful bride, parents who love them and pray for their health and happiness. Grandparents were there. The food went well. There was more than enough and it tasted wonderful. There were tears at the church and tears at the reception as we let our children go. Now they’re a new family starting off. It’s scary letting them go. We still want to hold on and help them and teach them. The time for that is past.

So we pray and support and love them. And put them in God’s loving hands.

The 2nd chapter of Genesis says this: Therefore, a man shall leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave to his wife and they shall become one flesh.

Time to let him go.

Hungry for what?

Now that the wedding is two weeks away, I’m coming to terms with my summer. I’m learning to let go and roll with what is happening around me. That doesn’t mean I’m doing it well but I’m trying. I bought a new dress a month ago and am thrilled that it’s perfect for the wedding. Color is right and I love the way it looks. One item checked off. Now I’m organizing the food. I know how to make a lot of food for large groups of people. The only difference now is that I don’t have a commercial kitchen. People are volunteering to make food and help that day so we can attend the reception instead of run the kitchen. Cool!

While things are a little chaotic around me, I’ve been reminded that I need to be hungry and thirsty for time with the Lord. Jesus taught this: Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness! For they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6 So when I find myself hungry and thirsty, I need to remember that I don’t lack food and water. I’m hungry and thirsty because I’ve gotten wrapped up in my life and haven’t made it a point to touch base with God each day. He promises to fill us if we long for Him. I have started to recognize when it’s a spiritual longing that needs to be met. God has been faithful to remind me and meet with me.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: Ephesians 1:3