Getting dressed in the dark this morning, I put on the first shirt, pants and socks I touched, not knowing if they’d even match. Unfortunately, this is often the way I live most of my days. Unaware of the outcome, I often do whatever comes my way.
I awoke at 2:52 this morning and looked at my phone. Since Luke 2:52 is one of my favorite Bible verses, I took a screenshot. The verse tells of four simple ways that Jesus grew; mentally, physically, spiritually & socially.
Anxious about the complex way I live most of my days, I failed to find sleep again. I crave simplicity, yet rarely find it. Because everything is important to me, I say “yes” to most everything. Just thinking about this causes restlessness.
Finally, I slid out of bed in the dark and reached in my dresser for some clothes. Unaware of the colors involved, I put on the first things I found…hoping that I wouldn’t embarrass myself at an early morning meeting. There was that anxiety again…caused by saying “yes” to the first things I would touch…
Tomorrow, I’m sitting down to simplify my core values. Maybe I’ll just use Luke 2:52 and copy Jesus.
I’m sure you’ll hear how it goes.
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