I started a children's ministry blog a few months ago. If you know me, you know that I'm lucky enough to be serving in a career field that is also my passion. I love being able to teach and lead children closer to Christ. But, that is only part of me, the least important of my three hats but often the most expressed. Since I enjoy my other blog, I'm trying a new style of blog, one that is my thoughts. Watch out, it might get a little scary.
The other day, after a day that it seemed that everyone wanted to talk to me, I titled this blog "Quiet? Really?" Since then, I decide to change the name so it's not a reaction to what seems to be my typical day. Well, lately, I have found my brain on overload to the point that I see people's mouths moving but I can't comprehend a thing. Sorry friends and family, that's just the way it is, I don't like it either! I'm blessed to have my son go to work with me but recently I realized I don't have a single moment away from the bustle of family life mixed with a busy career. I'm so full of others information and ramblings, I'm not really sure what's going on inside my head.
So, quiet, I think, is something I desire but find it very hard to attain. Quiet doesn't reflect just a lack of sound, which, oh my goodness, I wish I had about 10 minutes after River gets out of school and David gets off of work. But, quiet, as in the still and peaceful soul that is resting in the knowledge that one belongs to Christ.
Sarcasm is one of my strongest personality traits. Probably not the best! And, sarcastically, I don't know if I will ever have another quiet moment in my life. I have a daughter. She likes to talk. Even to herself if no one is listening. But, realistically, God has promised all of us quiet as we rest peacefully in His love. And, while I won't attain quiet by pounding away at a keyboard, I will move the distractions from my mind and into cyberspace, while allowing God to fill that new found empty corner of my mind with Him. Peace. Really!
PS - Just a quick River story. The other day, she came into the room to tell me something after an extended quiet time in her room. She said, and I quote, "Mom, I was thinking about something and I said, "self I should ..." Yeah, seriously. David and I love to quote that now! Speaking of which, guess why I instituted "quiet time"! Someday it will be more intentional, right now, it's completely selfish!
