Queen of Busy
This past week’s message, Margin- Scheduling Margin, was major convicting for me. For much of my adult life, I have been the “Queen of Busy”. I am not sure why, but often if I am not busy doing, I feel as though I am not being productive. Sometimes I subconsciously act or feel like the world would probably fall apart if I am unproductive for an hour or morning or even a day. Wow! How prideful and arrogant is that statement? I act like the God of The Universe; Creator of Everything can’t handle things while I take a time out and rest. Are there any other “Kings or Queens of Busy” out there?
As I reflect on this past decade of my life, I realize that God has been working on getting rid of the busyness, so that I can have time for the important stuff. It has not been easy, and many of the decisions that were about time, were also about money.
What has helped most in making major changes is seeking God’s wisdom before making changes or committing to something else. Searching scripture for guidance, seeking wise counsel and just spending time with God are tools that have worked well.
One thing I learned early in the business world was that if someone wanted my answer immediately without time to review all the information, saying “No” was the wisest answer. Slowly, I am learning to apply that principle to my everyday life.
I love the simple questioned posed in this week’s message; “In light of _____, is it wise?” Fill in the blank with whatever applies; your family situation, your health, your finances, whatever the important things are in your life. Most likely, you can answer that question without thinking twice.
If not, I highly recommend getting your nose in the bible, seeking wise counsel and spending some time seeking God’s wisdom.
James 3:17 says But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:03 am
At one time in my life I had to be busy all the time to. Then the day came when it stopped. I learned to relax and deal with what came my way. I don’t regret any of it.