Friday, September 9, 2011

5 Minute Friday

Gypsy Mama today from (in)Courage presents this challenge:  sit down, write 5 minutes unedited, unscripted on the topic of In Real Life...


Fellow blogger, Allison,wrote a beautiful blog this morning about her Real Life. I thought I could take a few minutes and follow her example, however, I am feeling neither beautiful nor inspirational this morning.  Perhaps it is because I am coming off a second night of shorted sleep and am tired,  or it just because it is Friday, but I am feeling the weight of the world today.

Real life for me often feels separate from my Jesus life. I know they should be one in the same, but sometimes the the craziness of being a responsible adult are just too much. I am scattered in so many directions and I struggle with being able to keep my eyes on Jesus. This time of year when I have been away from Bible study for several months it is particularly difficult. It makes me painfully aware of the need for staying in the Word.

Tomorrow I get to step away from my responsible self and take the day off to attend a Beth Moore simulcast here in town. I am soooo excited to do this with my sister-friends from church. My well is dry and I am desperate for the clear crisp water from the well-spring that is Jesus to fill me up.

I encourage you all to find time to spend at His feet. Real life is a real bummer if you are trudging on your own accord. I plan on throwing myself at His feet and staying there, because I know in order to survive real life I need Jesus.


6 comments:

  1. I found your post through Gypsy Mama's site. This is lovely. It is so nice to be reminded once in a while about other people's lives, we're all so similar. I'm also feeling the weight of the world today, and trying to cling to what is real life through Jesus. :)

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  2. "My well is dry..."--that is real life right there, sister. May God meet you in that real place with His real love and real refreshment. Thank you for your honest sharing.

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  3. Hope you have a refreshing time at the simulcast. Praise the Lord His mercies are new every moment we seek them.
    Brooke

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  4. Love your transparency in your post. Praying your well is filled by taking a little time out to enjoy Beth Moore's teaching. Blessings...

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  5. Thank you, ladies for stopping by today.
    I appreciate your comments and encouragement.

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  6. AMEN!! Not sure how people survive life without Him?!!

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