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<\/p>\nI’ve entered a wonderful new stage of pregnancy: night-time charley horses. I’ve had two this week. Yippee. <\/p>\n
Yesterday, I was not nearly as productive as I had in mind I could be. I did get the garbage out and the plants watered. And I did get the house a little tidier. I sorted apples to get the rotten and bruised ones out of their bins so the others will keep a couple of days longer. And I worked on boxing\/bagging stuff in the upstairs so that Eric can move it all to the basement for storage. I thought about moving it myself (the lighter stuff), but never got around to it. So now Eric gets to!<\/p>\n
Geez, apparently I did get more done than I thought. But I didn’t get the dishes washed. That was the first thing on my to-do list, and it didn’t happen. It sort of annoyed me. But maybe I can get to it today. Around a shopping trip with Karen and a grocery shopping trip of my own. Yeah…it might happen. Or maybe tomorrow…<\/p>\n
Lastly, I have ideas in my head I need to get out, so here’s a thought from my bible study this morning:
I came to the verse about “to whom much is given, much will be required” today in my reading. I’ve heard it lots of times, but I’m not sure I ever realized that Jesus gives this principle in the context of his return and our readiness\/service in light of his return. We’re supposed to be serving and watching, and those in positions of ‘higher’ authority, spiritually speaking, will be more responsible for their actions and perspective than those who are not given such positions or those who don’t even know to be looking for Jesus.
It really got me thinking this morning. I’ve been given a lot. I grew up in C-ville surrounded by biblical thinking and training. I’ve got so many abilities and natural gifts. Yet I wonder, if Jesus came back today, would I be found ready, be found in faithful service. And am I really willing to surrender to this principle? God has already poured more into me than into many, but am I really open to his asking much of me in return? Most days, the answer would have to be “no” if I’m honest. I want that to change.
And also, my church is starting a 6-week series of sermons about finding a place to serve in the church, asking every member to, at the end, be prepared to commit for a year to some place of service in our ministry. I have been ‘on a break’ from the ministry I had for 5 years (long story…finally starting to heal). So now I don’t know what ministry to pursue. I do feel an urge to find some outlet, though the pending arrival of twins seems to be potentially working against me and the options never seem to fit me just right. So I really have no idea where God wants me to serve. None at all. So I’m really hoping, trying to remember to pray and ask him, that He’ll just open a door that fits me fantastically. Just don’t know what that will look like right now…<\/p>\n
Okay, thanks for listening (or skimming) while I emptied my brain. Have a wonderful weekend! Happy Friday!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I’ve entered a wonderful new stage of pregnancy: night-time charley horses. I’ve had two this week. Yippee. Yesterday, I was not nearly as productive as I had in mind I could be. I did get the garbage out and the … Continue reading