not enough time

Published on by Dawn Marie

I have been mulling over a BUNCH of stuff recently.

A deep-thinker by nature – this is not an uncommon occurrence.

Most especially, God often places me in a period of contemplation during the Lenten Season. And I must admit, even though the “mulling over” involves different thoughts & matters each year, this liturgical time has become a seasonal rhythm for when God does a good old-fashioned Spring cleaning on me! Yup! Once again, He has been polishing and purging my interior life; which can be a bit painful & perplexing, but always life-giving in the end.

One of the more muddled areas for me this Season involves the issue of

time.

Why does there rarely seem to be “enough” time?

Which then gets me to wondering….what exactly is the quantity necessary for “enough” time? And if there’s not “enough,” then what would He have me DO with the limited amount I seem to have? Hmmmmmm…

The plain answer I am arriving at, as this lent begins to draw toward its end, is actually quite uncomplicated.

There is always “enough” when we willingly rest in Him.

No matter the time.

Because whenever I’ve surrendered “my” time for “His” I have always received the grace necessary for the day.

Muddle that over!

All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

You may have heard that the Bible is our instruction book for life. Perhaps that is too simple or maybe a little too mechanical of an explanation. It’s true that we can follow the rules of the Bible and live good lives, but the reality is that when life gets complicated, simply following some rules may leave us feeling discouraged or empty or out-of-time.

Scripture is more than that!

The words in this collection of writings are God-breathed – meaning that they can bring a dynamic and interactive relationship with our Creator. Sometimes those words teach us a truth about life, occasionally they change our feelings toward a person, often they give us the courage to do the noble thing. The promise is that these living words equip us to display the goodness of God.

They allow us to become the image bearers that He created us to be.

When we surrender, resting in His care and providence, we allow Scripture to guide and grow us little by little each day!

And there will always be enough time for that!

Holy Spirit, thank you for breathing life throughout your timeless Word. Help me wrestle, question, grow, and transform as I relate to your Word. Give me fresh understanding of things that I have read over and over. Reveal a different part of yourself to all of us as we engage wholeheartedly in this journey that knows no time, but the present.

hugs n’ blessings for what God is equipping you for right now!

*I have had little time to write; which has been a catalyst to this post, but I know & trust God shall provide. I pray for the patience & acceptance to be here when I can, while carrying you each in my heart if I have been pulled away. However, my hugs are here for your taking, ALWAYS!

8 thoughts on “not enough time”

  1. Sweet sister, what a beautiful writing of truth and wisdom. Like you, I have contemplated time. Often I think, “Where did the time go?” Why can’t I write as much, do this or that as much….yet, like you, our Heavenly Papa has done some spring cleaning (literally and spiritually—my insides, heart, and out! Lol). You have such a way with words, Dawn. You’re an incredibly gifted writer and beautiful human-in and out. I can’t find the words to adequately share how I can relate so well to this post, but know that WE, your faithful friends and followers, understand. I’ve committed time for the Lord—not just in my time of devotion, prayer, and study, but also enjoying his creation, checking on a neighbor, especially making time for my parents needing help (the most important to me at this juncture)…all these things, including balancing your rest with YOUR family and responsibilities do take time. God knows our hearts and he wants us to rest in HIM. The verses you chose are dear to my heart and soul. If I only read you once a year, twice a year, or once a week, I know that you pray and think of us all. It’s so heartwarming. I’m so excited about the ways God is moving in your life and how he’s preparing you for your BIG change in the work you’re doing for HIM. Gosh, I love you so much. I hope you take the time 😉 to think about how loved you are! You’re a gift to us all!! 💛🙏 I continue praying for you and your family. I hold you close in my heart! ❤️

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    1. Karla, if you only know what your kind words meant to my Spirit. Please know Our Father used you today to minister to a heart that can be misunderstood. However, what you see is what I pray is my “truth”. A beloved daughter who seeks only to Know, to Love and to Serve. Imperfectly, absolutely! But with a pure desire and intent. I love you, too. And I love how He drew us together to share in this Sisterhood in Christ. He is so immensely good! Hugs to you for reminding me how much He loves me & how blessed I shall always be if I remain focused on & living out…. ALL FOR HIM. 💕 Yes, ALL. For Him.

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      1. This makes my heart and soul smile. I’m so thrilled to know this ministered to YOU as YOU did for ME. I see you, sister. I know your heart.
        We are similar in many ways, Dawn. Many times I feel as you.
        My current journey –it’s as if I’m beginning a whole new life. It’s strange, Dawn. I’m still me. But I’m not. This morning I went to church–feeling lonely in a …guess what? A PACKED HOUSE! I was shocked! So many singles around me. A tall young man from Nigeria sat by me; he was alone.
        The Spirit moved among us singles scattered around the families, the babies, the kids. I felt like I belonged. It wasn’t the church I knew; the people I once knew; my body isn’t even the same. But the Savior we worshipped is still the same. I left with tears in my eyes.
        My sweet neighbor, a retired pastor (Edward) of 88 years old, called to check on me. You see,…I usually visit him once a week, Dawn. But because of my own appts and my Dad’s, I haven’t been by.
        Today and every day, God loves you. He sees you. I talked to him about you and how thankful I am for you. Let’s hang tight in faith together. While we’re weak, sick, sad, or giggling, let’s keep our arms linked and our hearts bonded. We are imperfectly daughters of the King! I’m so happy we’re sisters!! All glory to God! I give him glory for any work though ME just as he is working through YOU! You touch my heart and soul! May he bless you and yours as we go about his business and spread love and truth like glitter! ❣️🙏❣️

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      2. Your words fill an expansive heart-wound I’ve been waiting to be filled. Your words of sisterhood and affirmation of God’s love for me are a warm balm on a bruised spirit. And yet, even in the brokenness He brings me hope. He is Savior for ALL and I am praying for conversion of hearts for those who are in need. My cross has been closely united to Christ’s this holy passiontide and He has blessed me with YOU, my very own Simon of Cyrene. Your words lift the cross am from my shoulders in our linked arms of sisterhood. Bless you for you kind affection and care. 😘

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