6.5.25 - why are we rushing?
Good morning ,
Tomorrow we leave for vacation. I’m looking forward to a break, the beach and some intentional family time.
Over the past month I’ve realized I need to slow my tail down. I was moving so fast I was missing the gift of the present.
I was so focused on homeschooling, but I was forgetting the reason why I’m doing it. It’s not only for safety and influence. It’s so that I can provide an education tailored to her needs and interests. I’ve had to unlearn so much, and learn so much at the same time. It’s been hard, but it’s brought freedom.
I was so focused on growing a business while homeschooling, that I was missing the blessing of what God has allowed me to do. I can homeschool and I can run a business at the same time. I don’t have to worry. God has sustained my business in seasons where I did almost nothing, and he was there when I was running myself ragged (probably shaking his head). It’s quite incredible to reflect on his faithfulness.
It’s been about a year since I did the Gideon Bible study. It was through that study I surrendered control to God. Since then, I’ve had days without receiving one order, and I’ve had days where I’ve made close to 4 figures without doing anything. Regardless, of which day it is, God is in control.
I’m not saying what I do (or you do) doesn’t require work, because of course it does. But we have got to stop rushing, relying on ourselves and mismanaging our priorities. What is the rush anyway? It forces us to miss the beauty of right now. The people around us right now. The lessons and wins of right now. The growth and reflection of right now. The grace of right now.
God doesn’t need me to rush. If he wants to speed things up, he can. If he wants to slow it down, he can do that too. He has given me a peace to press pause and refocus on family, while still blessing me with sales. I’m trusting him. It’s hard. It’s really hard, but something has got to change. And I know God doesn’t change, so that means I have to change.
I have absolute confidence that in this season of homeschooling and working on other projects, God will provide. He will open doors. He will bless me with opportunities. I won’t have to exhaust myself.
Lastly, I’ve had to acknowledge (again) that I really like my plans. They are really good plans. Nothing crazy - I’m not planning to be a millionaire next year or anything. For whatever reason, I kept trying to force my plans on God and he wasn’t having it. So once again, I’m saying “Lord, only your will be done.” His plans are good because he is good.
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Danielle
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