During a period of intense transition in my life, I found myself seeking God's wisdom and direction (always a good thing to do - not just during "transition"). I adopted this passage as my mantra in considering what the next phase of my life might look like:
The thief comes to steal and destroy; [Jesus] came that [I] might have life and have it abundantly. ~John 10:10 (emphasis mine)
This morning, I was reading through some inspiration (Twenty Four Hours a Day) and came upon this:
Love the busy life. It is a joy-filled life. Take your fill of joy in the Spring. Live outdoors whenever possible. Sun and air are nature's great healing forces.
That inward joy changes poisoned blood into pure, healthy, life-giving flow. But never forget that the
real healing of the spirit comes from within, from the close, loving contact of your spirit with God's spirit.
Keep in close communion with God's spirit day by day.
Prayer For The Day
I pray that I may learn to live the abundant life.
I pray that I may enjoy a close contact with God this day and be glad in it.
What a timely reminder that sometimes an abundant life is a busy life! There is joy in busyness as long as there remains time to keep connected with the Spirit - as long as I take time to fix my eyes on the giver of this busy, abundant life. Today, take a moment during your busyness to stop, breathe, and celebrate the abundance in your life. It may not look like you expected. It may not be all that you want. Abundance can show itself in the most unlikely places - bulbs sprouting up from the cold earth after an especially long winter; the laughter of a child you love (yes, even while you are longing for your own); the warm nuzzle of a faithful furry companion; the filtered sunlight in the room where you find yourself contemplating this now; the knowledge that you have everything you need because Jesus is the lover of your soul. My life is busy and it is abundant. Gratitude helps turn the stress of a busy life into abundance. Thank you, Lord for my busy life. Help me make the most of every moment. Praying this for you too. Practice self-care for your spirit today. Be healthy!
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