Five Minute Friday: RUSH
When will the kids grow up? When is our ministry going to take off? When are we going to get to go out on a date together again? These thoughts come in waves as I rush from one event to the next always wishing the next more comfortable phase would usher itself in while I’m scrambling to catch up to the chaos of the one that came before. I want the fruits of my labors like yesterday, and I really wish we could just get a hurry up on this harvest we’re waiting for. Oh, and when is it okay to rest? Here I am again waiting, wishing, and whining.
In this rush which seems far too routine to me, I wonder what I am missing. I don’t have to search long to find my answer.
Rejoice evermore.
Pray without ceasing.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
It really couldn’t be more clear than that. While the present may not be savory, it can be sanctifying. I can daily find reason to rejoice rather than rush to the next better thing. The King of the Universe reigns also over my days. I fail never to have the opportunity to commune with him as friend with friend. And I happen to believe that this encouragement to give thanks in every thing is good advice for today, tomorrow and this season and the next one. Actually, forever because I’m told it’s God’s will concerning me, and I know He won’t change His mind on that matter. I want to see what this looks like in daily practice. Do you?
Yes, oh yes. Thank you for this reminder of what is really important.
I needed the reminder myself! Thanks for commenting, Linda!
I agree, there’s such a difference when we learn to rejoice rather than to rush! Great post! Visiting from FMF #31.
I would be so much better off if I would stick to the habit! Thanks for stopping by, Lesley!
I love that Bible verse. Such an important reminder. Visiting from the 37 spot this week.
Thanks for coming by, Tara. It’s good to be back at FMF!
Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks…. This is the perfect formula for an unhurried life. And you’re right—These commands will never go out of date, for God’s will never changes. Thank you so much for sharing these thoughts with us.
Yet, how often am I scratching my head over “what God wants me to do?” or “what is God’s will for my life!” There it is! And it can thankfully be applied in an ever-changing life. Thanks for reading and commenting, Angela!
Whiner from way back! Needed this reminder today! Thanks for sharing your wisdom, Amber! Cindy
Well, Cindy, not sure why I’m just seeing this, but I’m so glad this little reminder was a help to you.