Good morning! When I read this at the end of my morning devotional, I had to share it with you. Grab a cup of coffee, make yourself comfortable, and I'll tell you a little secret that I've learned this week. Are you ready? I can picture you leaning in closer with anticipation on the other side of that screen.
Here it is: Life is not meant to be taken so seriously all of the time.
I know that some of you out there are laughing at me, and some of you who are just like me are wondering if I've lost it. You see, I am a serious person by nature. I am, as one would say, "set in my ways." I like routine, lists, and predictability.
While I would like to suggest there is nothing wrong with any of those things in perspective, sometimes my seriousness can be a serious downer to those around me! At that point I just need a little reminder to lighten up and enjoy life a little. For example, this week my favorite small thing was Finding Something to Savor. It has carried all throughout my week and I have been finding myself savoring all kinds of things. A silly dance. A new game with my kids. Laughing out loud at a funny book. A great talk with my guy while giving him a back massage to relieve some tension.
None of these things happened at the expense of my normal daily tasks. I still got most of my normal routine in also. It's just that in the midst of it all, I allowed myself to see what God saw from the very beginning when He created life. It is very good.
I like the wording in the Message version of the Bible...
"God looked over everything he had made; it was so good, so very good!"
Enjoy your weekend everyone! Thanks for stopping by for coffee, and don't forget to stop and embrace life as it happens! :)
Here's a great video for any of you who might remember the show "Fame."
6 comments:
I'm exactly like you...lists, routine...but with kids, I've definitely learned to not take life to seriously. You'd think I would've learned that earlier considering I was a Pre-K teacher and all I did "play" all day. =p Thanks for sharing.
Do you have a devotion on being more structured? I'd need to hear that :) But thanks for sharing...I think I'll share that with my husband. He's the serious one.
My favorite small thing was savoring, too :) So much to enjoy!
Well, w/4 teens in the house my life seems to be constantly serious so thanks for your words of wisdom...I'll have to think on that this week!
What a wonderful thing to learn! Thank you for sharing. I think all of us can use that reminder from time to time. I don't tend to be the most serious one in my family but I have my moments especially when I'm wrapped up in getting everything done that needs getting done:) Life is too short to be so serious...
Great post. I try not to get too serious, but I do need to work on my patience, with my 2-year old's fun and "silliness".
Thanks for stopping by - I love the Company Girl messages, and all your good wishes for our good health. I am starting this coming week with a smile - because it can only get better, surely?!
Love this, Melissa! You always have such a great outlook. Those little moments make such a difference, especially when life gets heavy...I'm so glad you reminded me today to lighten up...I needed it!! It's one of those days.... :)
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