I started listening to the podcast from Brook HIlls Church in Birmingham, AL. David Platt (author of the book "Radical") is the pastor there. First of all, I'm in love with this guy. He is wonderful. I love his heart for adoption and his sweet family and the way that he speaks the truth of God's Word without apology. He's passionate and inspiring.
But that's a sidenote. The point is, I've been listening to these podcasts for most of the day at work…when I get in my truck…on my iPod while I'm cooking dinner and folding clothes. They are wonderful and speak to my heart.
HOWEVER, I have so many thoughts and ideas spinning around in my head right now and I'm beginning to get overwhelmed. I want to adopt children. I want to make a difference in the fight against abortion. I want to embrace what it means to be a woman of God. I want to be more submissive. I want to study the Old Testament more. I want to stop taking Scripture verses out of context. Combine this with what I'm reading in Philippians and I want to be content with where God has me. I want to live like He is enough. I want to love like Paul loved the churches he mentored. I want to be willing to follow Christ no matter the cost. i want to run the race well.
Whew.
Maybe I should limit myself to one podcast a week? :)
I need some time to focus my heart and stop my mind from racing. I need to journal and think. Sometimes I get overwhelmed and feel that there is no way I can do everything I want to do.
I saw this quote recently:
…and it has helped to calm my spirit. I don't have to do everything. I just need to be faithful in what God has put before me and follow Him. When I become completely overwhelmed by the darkness I become useless, and that doesn't help anyone.
I was so grateful for a couple of days off this weekend to reflect on Christ's sacrifice and the fact that I serve a RISEN SAVIOR. He is my hope, and the reason I live. Easter weekend was lovely. Cute nephews in Easter outfits, large amounts of chocolate and time with my mama always equals a good time in my book. I hope you were able to slow down and reflect on the true meaning of this celebration. We have a LIVING hope...and I'm so grateful.
