Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Busyness


"Busyness is not a spiritual gift."
From an interview with
~ Lisa Harper ~


I remember in college being reminded in our small group that we are human "beings", not human "doings". I was very busy in college - a different busy than I am now. I truly learned that my busyness was incredibly unhealthy! I was running - mostly away from my past and thus away from God - the One that could save me.

I heard this verse for the first time during a college retreat:

Psalm 46:10
10 "Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth."

We practiced a day of silence - where we went off alone and meditated, prayed and wept in front of the Lord. This verse became real to me and I am often reminded of it when life seems out of control. I need to step back, be still and breath.

I pray that you may find time to be still and know God.

Cyndee



7 comments:

Pearls of Wisdom said...

Cyndee ,
That was a great post! I love this part!
"I remember in college being reminded in our small group that we are human "beings", not human "doings".

Thanks so much for sharing . Have a wonderful week.

Angel ( Angel Mama Pearls of Wisdom)

Denise said...

Really enjoyed your post, thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for a great post and some good insight on how our being silent is good and God blesses it. God bless.

Amydeanne said...

praying th esame prayer!

Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife said...

Hi Cyndee..

Thank you so much for participating in the I AM study...The next installment is tomorrow (Wed) Hope you will stop by and see me!!

Great to meet you!! :))

Lisa

Christine said...

Wonderfully said, and the perfect verse for this quote. Thanks for posting!

Miriam Pauline said...

Beautifully stated. Thank you for sharing.