Being Still

Being a mother, I find myself constantly busy. There is always something that needs to

be cleaned, someone who needs help going to the bathroom or a diaper change, and 

always the long to do list (when all the everyday chores are done). It never ends... ever. 

Such is the life of the greatest occupation of all time - motherhood. I am slowly starting 

to accept the never-endingness (yes, I just made up that word) of it all. But something 

can easily get lost in the mix. Can you guess? 

Time with the Lord. God has been reminding me lately not to be so busy, but who 

can help it? I have been feeling the need to definitely spend much more time

in prayer, mostly, to be still and wait on God. However, I am finding it extremely

difficult and find myself thinking about all the laundry waiting on me instead. 

One of my favorite quotes by Mother (now Saint) Teresa, was during an interview.

She was asked what she said to God during prayer. "Not much." She replied. 
When asked what God said to her, again she answered, "Not much." What was the 
point then? "We are together." She answered. How powerful. Being with God, sitting 
in His presence is life changing to say the least. God wants to spend more time with

us. He loves us more than we can imagine. 

But Mother Teresa didn't have children you may say. Well, not biologically, but 

she kept busy serving the needs of others. Throughout it all, though, she didn't 

lose sight of what was truly important, her personal relationship with God. In Luke

10:38 - 42, there is the story of two sisters, Mary and Martha. Jesus came to their 

house and was teaching. Mary sat at his feet, soaking up all she could. Martha 

busily rushed around, making sure everyone had all they needed. Even though 

she was been an excellent hostess, she was totally missing the point. Martha 

complained to Jesus about Mary, but He said, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious 

and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the

good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” 

As you enjoy this day that celebrates love, remember Who loves you more

than any earthbound person could and Who is longing to spend time with you

whenever you'll stop long enough to sit still. I am writing to myself more than

anyone. :) Have a Happy Valentine's Day.

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

I Corinthians 13:4-6