Life is short, and our days are numbered, so we should make sure we’re living each one with purpose. The purpose of all our numbered days is to understand and do the will of God. Intentionally choosing to live according to God’s will each day will produce a character of wisdom and discernment.
Again, with this new focus on Purposeful Living I am NOT trying to make those of us who are extremely busy, busy busy have to do extra stuff! I just know myself and many others who tell me they spend so much fruitless time just watching a mindless tv show and they afterward have nothing to show for that time spent. Not even an uplifted feeling or revitalized spirit! God gives us time to live a fruitful life. And he gifts us with everything we need to accomplish it! When I really contemplate that it makes me very sad of all the time of my life I have wasted, and have not one thing of value to show for it. Not even a good memory! At age 73 I am ready to live! Make something, anything of my day, and then be able to say. Look what we accomplished today, Lord! Thank You! And you know , that very thing that might have brought me joy was to organize my closet, all the while singing praise Songs with the Getty's!, One of my favorite groups!
Slow living; Taking time to explore what makes you happy.
When It comes to Living Slow, I can do that pretty well. I don't need demonstration. But there are a couple of wonderful Youtube videos of women who live slow and I mean they really go all the way.. slow living like it might have been done before modern conveniences.. but they do their work purposefully and in a grand manner. Here is The Little House on the Mountain! This one will set your tastes buds reeling!
In the comments below write about one thing differently you did or plan to do today!
There really is something to be said for slow, intentional living. Thank you for introducing me to The Getty’s.
ReplyDeleteThis was so encouraging! Many of the thoughts you have been working through and expressed have been on my heart lately, as well. So much time is wasted...and I want to purposely live each day so as to honor Christ. With intention and with joy. Thank you for the links...and the encouragement!
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased that my posts have resonated with you. This is just so important. I’ve been a Christian for a few decades and unfortunately had gotten a bit stale. Anything that helps me Foucault morbid God and the Savior is so important. Kept checking back . I have some links to share each day! God bless!
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