I spent several of my lunch hours reading, this week. Not only did my mind need the break from work-related things, but my soul needed the reminder of grace!
The book I have been reading is, "In the Grip of Grace," by Max Lucado. One part that I really had to keep reading over and over was a section that discussed grace being sufficient. What is my response when I have asked and asked and asked for something, but God says, "No, Sarah."? This made me think about whether or not I am truly content with what I have. The book went into detail about "the thorn" in Paul's life and how Paul responded to that. Another portion that really hit me hard was regarding our attitudes toward anxiety. I sure have an "f" in the books for that test! :-)
As I'm becoming more involved in my kids' activities and taking on more tasks at work, my schedule is becoming EXTREMELY loaded. Maybe OVERloaded. As a result, my mind is more 'cluttered' and it takes more effort on my part to actually sit and read for a solid hour. Sometimes, I have more difficulty paying attention to the meaning of what I'm reading rather than just the words on the page. These PRABE exercises have really made me focus on what I'm doing rather than just going through the motions.
Until next week,
Sarah
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