Have you ever had a time in your life where you are going non-stop, and you have very little time to spit (that is, for those of you reading who don’t have a problem spitting 
)? Well, that is how I have felt the last couple of weeks. The week after I got back from T4G I had my finals for school. Those took up a good deal of time. The last week and a half I have been working as much as I can to catch up on some bills. That has, basically consumed the majority of my time. Last Saturday my laptop fritzed out on me, so my e-mail and internet access, at the moment, is very limited. My brother is letting me use his computer. (He is very kind.)
About six years ago, I was addicted to movies. I loved movies. I wanted to see all the new movies that came out, and then, I would buy them. It was dispicable. God brought me to the place where I determined not to watch any movies for a long time so that I could break my addiction. I didn’t watch movies for over a year. Instead, I devoted more time to reading theology books and studying my Bible. At the end of the year, I tried watching a movie. It didn’t have near the same affect on me that it had had previously. In fact, I didn’t really enjoy it much at all.
A couple weeks ago, I began to realize how much time I actually spend e-mailing, blogging, and browsing. I was doing it all the time. I knew that I was becoming addicted. Unfortunately, it was taking my time and focus away from other things that were far more important – school, God, ministry. (Note: for those of you who I had regularly e-mailed or who regualry read this blog, please don’t feel bad or guilty. This is something that God has shown me in my life. I needed to learn priorities and moderation. This is a big lesson that I am continuing to learn. God is giving me victory.) I needed to devote my time to other things more important. E-mail/blogging relationships are good and helpful when they are kept in proper perspective. I was not keeping my priorities in perspective.
God, in His grace, is helping me regain a proper view of my priorities. I my not post as often, but that is ok. I do value the relationships that I have with those of you frequent this blog and who regularly e-mail me. Thank you for your friendships and encouragement. Bear with me as I struggle through finding the proper balance.
I really don’t think that this is the kind of post that gains readership, O well!!
Meanwhile, (back at the ranch) God has been doing some wonderful things in other areas of my life. I will attempt to share those as God gives me the time and the words.
May I, once again, thank God for His amazing grace!!!
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