Fresh Start

The majority of us live in the rat race, the alarm goes off in the morning and it's as if the shot gun just fired and were off through the maze of our day looking for our piece cheese at the end of the day.  We don't take time to be in the moment, we are always looking ahead at what still needs to be done.  I don't believe God intended us to live life that way; after all life did start in a garden of loveliness.

I too was a part of that rat race.  I believe in giving my employer 110% , if not more and found myself working 45-60 hours a week (if not more).  I found myself going in at 7:00 am, getting off at anywhere from 5:00-7:00, going home, eating dinner and then firing up the computer to work a few more hours.  I didn't mind because I loved my job.  During that time however, after a while I noticed I was putting on more weight, my knees hurt to go up the stairs so I started using the elevator and now my back is just weak enough I have problems just going to the store.

Out of no choice of my own, I was been pulled out of the rat race I was running.  I found myself in sort of a depression and I'm having trouble getting myself going.  Pretty much all I wanted to do is watch Netflix/Hulu or play games on my phone.  God has given me a wonderful opportunity to slow down and take care of myself, but I seem to lack the energy.  The soul is willing - the flesh is week.

I don't want it to be that way, it's time I pull my big girl panties up, stop looking back and go forward with the love of Christ in my heart and prepare myself for whatever wonderful things God has in store for me.  For me, it's a season of rest and getting my act together.

What season are you in?

~Sheryl~

Humble yourselves, therefor, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

1 Peter 5:6 NIV

I wrote this back in September of 2019 after I lost my job.  A lot has happened since then and yes, I am back to work.  God has shown me I need to take this fresh start and run with it, and that I will.

2020 will be a year of self-discovery: mind, body and soul.  I would be honored if you joined me in this journey.

~Sheryl~