Which would you choose?
To have business or to be busy?
What business? Business with God I mean :)
But it seems that we humans tend to drown in busyness rather than actively involve ourselves in God's business.
I have been feeling really busy these days,
writing minutes as a secretary, trying to cope with homework and lack of sleep, am gonna have a first aid examination tomorrow afternoon, will have my last driving lesson on SUNDAY, and then the driving test on Monday, and also, my monthly exam starts on the end of this month. And I have not even mentioned my responsibilities in church.
Well, why do I jump into all these you wonder?
Good question.
I always feel the need to learn more, but I know this has been a foolish act on my part as I have not been coping too well. I will soon though, no worries. :)
But my point is, what am I so busy for?
Where is my time for God then?
You're absolutely right, I don't have time for God.
But everyday I try to talk to Him, and guess what?
It's not enough.
I'm trying to spend more time with God now, yes I'll try. But most importantly, (you may call me a hypocrite anytime now) I must cut down on my activities aka busyness of the world so that I can play a part in God's business in the world.
Why don't I just give up trying to spend time with God since it seems that I can't find the time?
I can never live a day without God, it's like asking a flower to sit in the sun all day with no rain. I don't belong to this world and I can't bear to live in it without God.
PLUS, He's my God, my Father, my Friend, Counsellor, Redeemer and King. He owns my time. He's just been graciously allowing me to use it for myself.. Yep.
Btw, I was just reminded of how little time left I have on this earth and what the real important business is amidst all the hectic days of my week when I came down the dark stairway today with the song 'Turn your eyes upon Jesus' in my head.
It's so true that the things of this earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.
It's so crucial that we turn our eyes upon Jesus. And to look full in His wonderful face.
Don't ever miss out on God's business because of busyness.
So step 1, stop being busy.
Step 2, put on your suit (spiritual armor) and get into business.
How does this business look like?
I guess we can start by living like little Christs. :)
"He owns my time. He's just been graciously allowing me to use it for myself."
"Don't ever miss out on God's business because of busyness."
Char Siew Pau.
