Rest is Best

Written on 9:58 AM by B

This week. I am taking time off. I am still engaging in various activities, but basically doing whatever I want to do. I am writing. I am cleaning. I am reading. I am resting. Resting is very important, that is why God commanded us to do it! In Armerican culture it is seen as a weakness to rest, and busyness is glorified. However, busyness does not equal success or importance. Busyness equals..well..busyness. I know plenty of busy people that are busy going nowhere. I dont want to be one of those people. I am taking extra time to make sure that I do not become one of those people. My problem is simple. I have too many interests and too many dreams, if that is possible. Right now that is the only way I can explain it. Many people have dreams, that never come to pass and scripture says " a dream deferred makes the heart sick". Many hearts have been stricken because of a lack of fulfillment. There are many reasons the dream may not have been fulfilled Perhaps:

1. Lack of Risk Taking
2. Social Pressure
3. Lack of Faith
4. Laziness
5. Procrastination
6. Lack of Focus.

I most identify with number 6 because , I have so many interests and talents that it is hard for me to focus. For instance, I am cleaning my room, sending emails, and writing this blog at the same time. And any second I will probably have a supposed brilliant thought or remember a task I forgot to do, and forget to actually post this. I am working on it this summer though.
My three pillars for the summer are

1. Slow down, to speed up- Get back to basics
2. Focus- Focus on the actual task, and get it done before moving on
3. Discipline- Do what you say your going to do, keep your word to yourself first!

What is keeping you from your dream?

-B