It happened last Tuesday on my way to work. I was driving and it started to lightly mist. I turned on my windshield wipers and (wouldn't you know) the black rubber part of one of them got caught in the windshield wiper and started to fly around! Needless to say, I found this a little embarrassing. So after work, I thought about driving to Meijer to get a new wiper. I figured that once I got home, I would promptly ask my husband to replace the old one with it. Let's face it, that's what husbands are for.
But did I actually buy it?
No. I didn't.
I thought to myself, I have a lot of things to do today. This is Michigan winter/spring gray week, so I probably should replace it. It probably will rain soon, but it'll be fine. And besides, its sunny right now! I thought the exact same thing on Wednesday and Thursday. Looking back, I could have made time for replacing my wipers, but fell back on believing that I was busy (which I was)!
Then came Friday. I was on my way home from work and guess what happened? It rained. Heavier than a drizzle, but not a down pour. Thankfully my wipers worked great at eye level. I could see the road, but it sure was uncomfortable.
This got me thinking about things I skip, put off or shorten to fit my schedule (aka that I could have time for with a little planning). It is super easy for praying and reading the Bible to fit into this "it can be skipped, put off or shortened" category. For others, this could be church, spending time in small groups, sharing the gospel or a bunch of other things. Which makes me wonder:
When the storms of this life do come, will I see as clearly as I should by resting in the peace and words of Jesus? Will I steadfastly see him as Lord and Savior of my whole life, including my time management? Or will I only see dimly because I have not sought to set my eyes on him?
"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him."
- James 1:12
But did I actually buy it?
No. I didn't.
I thought to myself, I have a lot of things to do today. This is Michigan winter/spring gray week, so I probably should replace it. It probably will rain soon, but it'll be fine. And besides, its sunny right now! I thought the exact same thing on Wednesday and Thursday. Looking back, I could have made time for replacing my wipers, but fell back on believing that I was busy (which I was)!
Then came Friday. I was on my way home from work and guess what happened? It rained. Heavier than a drizzle, but not a down pour. Thankfully my wipers worked great at eye level. I could see the road, but it sure was uncomfortable.
This got me thinking about things I skip, put off or shorten to fit my schedule (aka that I could have time for with a little planning). It is super easy for praying and reading the Bible to fit into this "it can be skipped, put off or shortened" category. For others, this could be church, spending time in small groups, sharing the gospel or a bunch of other things. Which makes me wonder:
When the storms of this life do come, will I see as clearly as I should by resting in the peace and words of Jesus? Will I steadfastly see him as Lord and Savior of my whole life, including my time management? Or will I only see dimly because I have not sought to set my eyes on him?
"Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him."
- James 1:12
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