I want what I want when I want it………..This is so true of my heart at times. That I rush to a choice or decision and don’t first thoroughly consider what my choice will cost me. With every yes there is a no. I need to hear that again….with every yes there is a no. When I say yes to staying up late to watch a movie, I am saying no to getting the sleep I need. When I say yes to overspending, I am saying no to having the resources to help others. Reversely, when I say yes to walking with Ron, I am saying no to sitting on the couch scrolling social media or playing mindless games on my phone.
The cost of our choices are always there but not always on our radar. I need to pause and consider each time I allow myself to talk me into something that just doesn’t feel right or I clearly know is wrong. Rather than running full speed ahead it is clear that I need to take a beat before jumping in with both feet. Amazon has taught us that we can press purchase now without consequences. I can cancel even before an item ships or set it on my porch to be returned without even opening the smiley box.
But in life we can’t so easily undo a path we are taking and get a do over. My Bible study this morning was all about taking care of myself so I will have what I need to say yes when I should not when I want to. This past month I have only been home a handful of nights. Some trips were planned and others were necessary but saying yes to being away meant not getting the rest and peaceI need in my own home. If I look back on the last month there are a few miles I should have said no to and others that were exactly worth the gas. My car has an extra 10,000+ miles on it just from September and October alone. Thankfully my car has comfy seats but that is still too much time on the road.
This month I am committed to stay home and catch up while resting. One yes I want to grab hold of is making apple and pear sauce from the fruit on my trees. Ronnie B and I are flying to Washington to be with Cam and Britt’s family. This Noni wants to take jars of yummy, healthy canned goodness to them and leave some here for Felix. Canning will mean I say no to sitting on the couch and that is a good thing. When I am home I get up, make coffee, Bible study, and blog. This is the healthiest start of my day and something I never seem to accomplish when I am not at home sitting on my Mom’s (now my) comfy couch.
It is important to assess our yes more often than we do. Because time, energy, resources and emotions are limited whether we want to acknowledge it our not. Did I mention that Ron said yes to delivering the sailboat back to the Bahamas in less than two weeks? It was hard for me to say no and stay home but it was a no I needed to make even with the sand, sun, and crystal blue water begging me to say yes. Perhaps while he is gone I can actually schedule to get started on ordering a swim spa. That would give me water in my own backyard not several plane rides away. I need to figure out the whole sand and surf elements. Actually being in the water is what I love most. Maybe I will take a few extra baths while Ron is gone this trip without me.
In Him,
Joyful
10-12-22
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