Rest

Life can become so busy. I am not sure about you, but sometimes I feel like my life never stops. As I prepare lessons plans, drive people around, take care of babies, and do other ministries, I am struck by how much I hate being busy. I really crave for a times of quiet stillness.
A few years ago I read a book entitled, "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World" I reacently took that book off the self for some inspirition. I came across countless quotes I had underlined about being still and sitting at the feet of the Lord. I was once again challenged by how little I sit at the feet of the Lord and wait, asking God to speak to me. I know for me I am more like Martha who flutters around trying to get lots done instead of sitting in stillness before the Lord.
One of my favorite quotes thoughts from the book states, how easy it is to get caught up in our busy lives that we forget the reason Jesus came and the purpose for which we are called
Sometimes when I want answers to questions or I wonder what God is doing, I am reminded of Elizebeth Elliotts book, "Keep a Quite Heart", here she say that God asks us every day to wait, be still, trust and obey. More than once this past year I have found myself repeating that little phrase as I wait patiently for the Lord. My prayer is that in the months remaining I may have more of a Mary heart ready to listen to God! I hope this challeges you in your daily life as well.