Two dates and a DASH

For those that don't know, some days the pain of arthritis slows me WAY down. I am learning to accept a bit more dust, a bit more clutter, and asking for help with some of the simplest of things. There are perks to this pace in life though, a balance of sorts begins, on the days with less pain I do more. On the days when I need a cheetah taped to my back, I do what I can....sometimes it is resting in Him, nesting in Him, and enjoying the view of fields of grace.

"(The book of) James makes it clear that faith is constantly looking for ways to serve; however, we can get so busy that we forget why we're doing it. I often catch myself thinking that if I'm not busy, I'm not "doing enough" for God. But then the act becomes its own end, instead of an outworking of love.

Imagine Martha in the kitchen, hair mussed, sweat dripping, fluttering around and looking for that special recipe to serve Jesus, while Mary just sat, soaking up His words.

Martha's response to this was probably well intentioned from a human point of view. She was serving and wanted others to serve with her! Jesus answered her 'huff'. "Only one thing is needed," Christ said, "and Mary has chosen what is better" (Luke 10:42).


Better? Lord, you mean that sitting at Your feet and being quiet is better than my idea of being busy serving you? "That's right, daughter."


Today, I am enjoying a Dominican holiday, school is not in session  ... sitting and studying at His feet.

I am watching the rain clouds waft in and enjoying the cool of the morning with Him.  

Moments like these I catch myself thinking "all of this and a view of You! "  Wow Jesus!  Thank You for asking me to be still and know.

I love the thought expressed in this photo ...

Your life is made of two dates and a dash.   (Born - Died.)

Make the most of the dash.  Sit at His feet, be still and KNOW God.