"Me Time" is Not the Remedy
Ladies, let's hug the cross!When Jesus tells us that the way is narrow, few find it, and to take up your cross, He was the antithesis of the trendy pop-advice found in Oprah-like magazine articles. They say, “Love yourself,” as He says, “Love the Lord your God.” They say, “Make time for yourself,” while the Bible says, “Wait on the Lord.” We (mothers) are not leaving home for the workplace for lack of “me time,” but because, we fill our minds (un- and subconsciously, to be sure) with ideas that are anti-Biblical: “Have it your way,” “You deserve a break today,” and “Our bodies, our choice.”
We are not called to a life of ease, but to a life of glory. That is, our chief end is to “glorify God and enjoy Him forever.” (Westminster, Question 1) In this simple catechism statement, we see God’s transcendence (His awe, His power) and His immanence (His nearness, His care). Not only are we to glorify a great God by taking up our cross and following Him, but we are to enjoy Him as we do, as He is One who enables us to glorify Him, “He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.” (Isaiah 40:11)
He gives strength to the weary so that we can serve Him with gladness. If we find insufferable our jobs—the very one that God has entrusted us with, the precious calling of accepting the least of these in His name—the remedy is not more “me time,” but more time on our knees. This is first. A mocha topped with whipped cream shared with another mom afterward doesn’t hurt either.
posted by Crystal Paine at 2:54 PM
2 Comments:
Crystal~It is so great that you posted this. I just was at Amy's blog and read this. Great words she had. I hope others will enjoy it as much as I did.
i enjoyed this post . i'm glad i found your blog!
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