"But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first;" Revelation 2:4-5a
I have talked a little about some of the work that God is doing in me lately in the area of surrender. I'm telling you, this is NOT fun, but I know it is so necessary and ultimately for my good. God has been "deconstructing" so much of me...my views, my traditions, my motivations, my desires, my dreams, etc. and He is showing me many areas that I have not been pleasing to Him.
One of these areas is my time, and how I spend it. I have allowed things, even God's blessings (which blogging has been to me) to become idols in my life. It's not so much writing the blogs (because I'm not the most consistent writer!), but I have spent WAY too much time reading and keeping up with so many blogs and I have neglected other things....time with my husband and most importantly time with my Jesus.
I know that I must get things in the correct order and that is my goal. I am so thankful for the incredible people that God has brought into my life as a result of blogging and I look forward to continuing to follow what He is doing in your lives. I just need to figure out how to balance that with the other responsibilities God has given me.
So, I'll be taking a little break this week, especially as this weekend approaches, just to get my mind and heart set on Him and off of other distractions. I pray that we would all be insistent and persistent in our time with Him and return to our first love.
I'm praying for each of you!
Monday, May 4, 2009
First Love
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You're so faithful (no pun intended) in listening to what God lays on your heart...Praying you receive an abundant Blessing while you take some time...
ReplyDeleteI understand. Sometimes we need to say "no" to good things so we can say "yes" to what's BEST! God will honor your commitment to seeking Him and making that a priority...praying for you (especially this week). (:
ReplyDeleteThis is so true and I think we can all see how it's true in our own lives....it's so easy to sit down at the computer to check blogs and then get up an HOUR or TWO later!!! I am trying to work on this, too.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you, Faith, and thankful for you!
I find myself not using my time wisely and it is frustrating. Great job in committing to taking a break to refocus! I will be praying for you!
ReplyDeleteI support you in that decision! I have had to do that a few times too.
ReplyDeleteHowever I wanted to stop by today to tell you that I am so blessed by your blog. I love reading it and it makes me so happy to see that you have stopped by mine.
Please enjoy your break. God Bless!
You've probably noticed a lack of blogging on my part, as well. I find it interesting to read this, because this is one of the major things that I'm working through. It has been on my heart for quite some time. I have been praying about whether I should stop blogging all together. It's something that I enjoy, but that I've allowed to take up too much time.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your break. I've found mine to be quite nice.
Love ya, girl!
Enjoy a little break!! I too feel the same and find myself on the computer some mornings before I have spent time with the Lord and that is no way to start a day not with all the things He has done for me.. So Thank you for confirming something that I feel like God has been dealing with me also about. I'm not always the best at posting but I do spend way to much time reading others blogs.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great time off of reflection! I know exactly where you're coming from...I too find myself caught up in the blog world and tend to let other (more) important things slip by.
ReplyDeletePraying for you too!
ReplyDeleteI completely understand! Have a great break!
ReplyDeleteLove you girl. And I'm excited (right word??) about what all the Lord is doing in you and Chad. And now I'm getting of here and going to play some High School Musical Dance!!
ReplyDeleteFaith,
ReplyDeleteI so understand where you are coming from. It can consume so much time before you even realize it. I pray that this time away will be refreshing and enjoyable for you and when you return that you will find that much needed balance that we all need to find.
Love you sweet girl,
Dawn
You are right to do this! My oldest son was complaining last week because I seem to be blogging all the time. In a way, I have to agree with him, but at the same time his comment makes me laugh because he's never home! As soon as he gets home from school, he goes skateboarding until 6:00. Then it's dinner, homework, hanging out time, and then bed! I told him he just wants me to be available at his beck & call whenever he wants a ride somewhere. He laughed and agreed! But you are so right that we do have to be careful not to neglect our loved ones and responsibilities as we pursue our own passions.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you Faith!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your break, Faith! I think everyone can agree that any time you can dedicate to Jesus, you should. :)
ReplyDeletegreat post faith, we completely understand! praying for you too=)!
ReplyDeleteHi Faith- you are so right. I have been feeling the same way! I find myself coming straight home and wanting to check everyone's blogs when I really should be talking to my husband and hearing about his day! I totally understand! It is fun, but I can't let it come before God and my family! You're in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteHey girl,
ReplyDeleteThis might as well have been my post, except with Facebook!! I'm trying to do the same thing.... It's just hard...I've been able to witness to several of my Facebook "friends", which has been great...but still I'm spending (wasting) a lot of time on there too. Praying for you....will you pray for me too?
And I haven't forgotten our little get-together...I haven't checked John's schedule yet. :(
Love you...
Thanks for praying for your blogging friends...I pray for you as well. Praying God shows you how to balance it all...for His glory! Look forward to your posts - after your "break"!
ReplyDeleteI love you!
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you...really praying for you as you..."Ascribe to the LORD the glory DUE HIS NAME. and as you bring an offering and come before Him; and while you worship the LORD in the splendor of HIS HOLINESS! 1 chron 16:29
His work is soooo good is it not? His Mercies NEW EACH MORNING! Oh that He might continue to shake you up and make you crazy..hahhah is a wonderful way! love you
I will miss you sweet girl, but I am so proud of you and love being able to call you friend! Praying for you!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet Faith. It is so easy to let blogging and so many other things take away too much time from what is truly important! I know exactly what you mean!
ReplyDeletePraying for you this week!
Good for you! I actually just started a Bible study on idols called No Other Gods, have you heard of it? We're only in week two but it is really good so far :)
ReplyDeleteAH! I feel the same way Faith! I don't think God is disappointed in my blogging, in fact, I know He has blessed me with so many wonderful, God-fearing, faithful friends like you! BUT I can get so carried away that I neglect other things He has entrusted me with, such as my marriage. I am trying to find the balance too!!
ReplyDeleteBlogging, though a tremendous blessing, can definitely take you away from what is most important. God has been speaking to me about my priorities, too.
ReplyDeleteBe blessed, Faith, in your faithfulness to Him.
Pretty ironic that THAT is the exact topic of our women's Bible study this week! Idols. It sure is hard to stay focused sometimes, but I have really been challenged in this area too!! AND one of our main scriptures was about losing our first love. Praying for you still!
ReplyDeleteLove you!
You will be in my thoughts and prayers this weekend!
ReplyDeleteGod has been dealing with me about priorities recently, too, and I am having difficulty juggling it all. I have had to limit my amount of time I spend blogging, even though I really enjoy connecting with all of my wonderful bloggy friends.
ReplyDeleteI pray that we both are able to find a balance that would be well-pleasing to Him.
I love you and am praying for you,
Mom
It's best to get GODS priorities in order prior to getting your priorities in order. :]
ReplyDeleteGood for you for listening, even though it really is hard.
Praying for you. :]
Good for you Faith for seeking this balance...I too find that I am spending more time in the "blogger world" than in my "real world"...spending time with those we love, reconnecting with friends in person, and time spent with the Lord. Thanks for the reminder of what is truly important...So hope to meet you in that 'real world' soon! :-)
ReplyDeleteI am new to your blog and have enjoyed browsing! These are some sweet readings girl!
ReplyDeleteCannot wait to hear how your time away has inspired you!
Blessings!!
You are the sweetest! I had to cut out several blogs not long ago, because it was just too time consuming. When you get a chance- my Word on Wednesdays are back!! =) I'm excited to start sharing God's Word on my blog again.
ReplyDeleteI have been feeling the same way. Thanks for being such an encouragement, Faith!
ReplyDeleteHi Faith! It's Krysta from Keeping Up With the Jameses. I've been MIA for a little while, but I'm back with a new blog. If you'll send me your email address, I'll send you an invite because it's private. krystaj@cox.net
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to catching up!
Krysta