Precious Time

Everyone knows how busy their schedules can get and often times we can get caught up in the “fullness” of it that we forget the things that really matter. I find this happening to myself a lot and I am disappointed that there aren’t more hours in a day to get things done. There is so much to do and I never feel as if there is a chance for me to slow down, but I find that to be the best part: I enjoy being busy because it makes me feel important and like I have something to accomplish.

This past weekend really opened my eyes up to some new things though. I began to see what it was like to just really relax and take time away from school work for once. We went to my cousin’s house to visit since she was home from college and we had a lot of fun. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy the slow-paced time with my family this weekend, but I truly did. Even going to the park with my sister was a blessing because I don’t get to see her that often with my busy schedule during the week. I feel bad about not being here for my family much, but I’m just trying to make the best of my life. I know that at the end of the day, my family are the real people that matter in my life.

I am so thankful for the family time I had and knowing that my time here on earth is short, I am going to make more of an effort to be there for my family to show them just how much I love them. It’s times like this when I realize how important family is to me. I have very little time to give, but I will give my all for them!

God is a HUGE part of my family and what I also realized was that I need to spend more time with Him as well. As a Christ follower, it is extremely important that I take time out of the busy schedule to talk to God, listen to God, and worship God. He needs me just like my earthly family needs me and that is powerful. I say I devote my life to God, but I know that I need to work on truly acting out my words. Family is nothing without the full passionate love and that is only a small portion of what my family deserves from me. They should receive my all….my everything….my blessings.