MAKING PREPARATIONS
I have mentioned on the blog about making lists and trying to get everything together. There is a 5 P Principle that goes something like Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. That can apply to so much in our lives from work to packing. I am terrible about getting everything together and organized when it comes to going on a trip. I will usually wait until the day we are leaving before I even start packing and then I wonder why my outfits don’t look like I want them too. I don’t have the jewelry I want, the shoes don’t match, and half the time the clothes are too tight. For some reason, they are never too big. Lol!
All of this trying to plan and pack got me to thinking about how much planning do I put into doing the Lords bidding. Do I make lists of devotions I want to read? Do I put forth the effort to make my journey into Heaven something that would go smoothly?
The real truth is that we put forth lots of time and effort into all kinds of earthly goals. Making a grocery list, weekly dinner menus, scheduling appointments for the kids, or maybe it is a honey-do list for your husband. However, our Heavenly list might be lacking.
Simple lists might be memorizing Bible verses, inviting someone to attend church ever Sunday on month, go on a mission trip, work on our prayer life, making an effort to control our tongue, forgiving someone who has wronged you, adopt a widow into your family, or a host of other deeds.
I am lacking in so many areas that it almost seems overwhelming. I know that you just put on foot in front of the other and pretty soon you are at your destination. So for today, I am going to work on a few things, just one or two, and then I will add on just a couple more. Who knows, maybe I will reach my destination one day.
Please say a quick prayer for Joe and me as we travel today. I truly appreciate every one of them.
Have A Blessed Sunday.
I loved what you wrote today! It is so true!! We prepare in every way for things in this life but many times we fail to put God on our list of Things to Do! I am so guilty of this too! I think that we forget that this life will end someday and we need to prepare for the next which will go on forever. I’m shooting for heaven! God waits each day to make Him part of it.
Thank you for spreading His word on your blog!! This is my first comment.
May St. Christopher Patron of Travelors protect you and Joe on your trip!
Amen! Prayers for safe trip…
Prayers for you and Joe! Have a wonderful time with your daughter. And thank you for your Sunday devotion that’s such a wonderful reminder. God bless.
Have a safe and wonderful trip?
I love watching programmes on TV about Alaska, my son got me started on them, he always watches them. Hope you and Joe have a fab time there with your family!! My prayers go with you.
Safe Travels! I enjoyed today’s blog. I am the queen of list–focused on chores, doing for family, but lately I am adding time to make a list of being grateful for- spiritual. Added this to my vision board focused on Wellness in 2017: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. I live in Seattle area and have never traveled to Alaska. It is on my “bucket list”.
Prayers said for safe travels. I just started following your blog and am surely e joy I g it!
Praying for safe and peaceful travels. Have s wonderful time with your daughter.
Beautiful words Tania! You made me think and re think, hope you have a safe trip and an enjoyable time with your loved ones!
Enjoy your trip and live in the moment. We are off to Alaska the end of the month. Have a safe and blessed vacation.