Thursday, May 22, 2008

A Clean Home

So I have tried to adopt a somewhat normal cleaning schedule since I have become a part time worker and full time nothing else. As much as I sincerely hate spending my time doing things such as scrubbing a bathtub or ironing I definitely find a sense of satisfaction once all of my tasks are completed.On the other hand, I do get a bit discouraged when I focus more on cleaning my house and worrying about it's appearance than I do the appearance of my witness to people who do not know Christ. I guess these subjects may not really parallel but I have, in my thoughts, connected them somehow. As I vacuumed today and thought about how much more it feels like I work at maintaining my home than I do my relationship with Christ these thoughts hit me like a ton of bricks...

Monday, May 19, 2008

Captivated

I have been trying to remind myself to take the time to be captivated by the small things in my life... like yesterday, I studied a flower and thanked God for the intricacy he used to create it. I can't say that I do this as often as I should, I find such joy when I do realize these things. Allow yourself to be captivated by the mighty works of our Creator. You will definitely be blessed by it as the things of this world direct your attention to Him.



"Captivate us, Lord Jesus
Set our eyes on You
Devastate us with Your presence Falling down
And rushing river, draw us nearer
Holy fountain consume us with You
Captivate us, Lord Jesus, with You" -Watermark