Jenifer Metzger : CONNECTING EVEN IN THE BUSY

God, create a clean heart for me

and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not banish me from Your presence
or take Your Holy Spirit from me.
Restore the joy of Your salvation to me,
and sustain me by giving me a willing spirit.
Psalm 51:10-12 CSB

We know we need to stay connected to God. We want to stay connected to God. But if we were honest, we'd simply say, life is busy. Among diaper changes, school drop off lines, deadlines, sports, projects, dishes, and so much more, how are we possibly going to stay connected to God?

When my kids were younger, we homeschooled which me quite busy. I had to teach, corral kids, clean house, do laundry, and cook meals. I was in go mode from the moment I woke up with the sun until I fell exhausted into bed late at night. On top of life at home, we were children's pastors which added a heavy, though blessed, work load. Then when March came, baseball season started up which added yet another heavy work load. If you think of your own situation, I am sure you completely understand.

So how can we stay connected to God when we are running on empty day after day after day? If I could go back twenty years and look my younger self in the eye, I would say, "Jenifer, it is possible." And that is what I want to tell you today. Friend, it is possible. We can stay connected to God even in the busy.