Why is it so hard for me to stop working and just have fun? Other people have no trouble doing this. They look for any reason to drop the dust rags, ditch the dirty laundry, turn off the computer, and head to the park! Or the movies. Or a hike. Laughing all the way. I wish I were more like that. Only the work is never done. When I finish one task, another sits waiting for me. Theres always something more to do. As a result, I experience false guilt. All the time. Every strength has a good and bad side. The good side of being responsible is, well, Im responsible. If I say Im going to do something, you can be fairly sure it will get done. The bad side of being responsible is feeling like the weight of the world rests on me. It makes a girl crazy worrying about assignments that are hers — and even those that arent. Its hard to relax. My heart can get resentful when others arent carrying the weight of the world with me. The reality? Not every assignment is mine to do. To assume responsibility for more than is mine speaks of a lack of trust ... in God to do His job ... or in others to do theirs. Im pretty sure this all-work-no-play routine wasnt the life Jesus intended me to live as one of His disciples. We love God and others when we work. And when we have fun. This is a truth I need to apply to my life more often. My idea of loving others is often shown by serving them. But some people feel loved when I simply spend time with them. And for some, that time needs to be a little less task-oriented and a lot more laughter-filled. Thats my challenge. To be intentional about having fun. To initiate getting together with others. To say yes when invited. To stretch outside my comfort zone. And to relax about the details. Work will always be there — but the people might not be. ~Glynnis Whitwer
Posted on: Sun, 30 Mar 2014 06:16:35 +0000
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