Proverbs 3:5

Proverbs 3:5 is a verse that I have known all my life, yet recently it has become alive to me and I believe fits this blog ever so well.

Constant motion...all around me. I am having a great summer filled with activity. This weekend, on top of work, my Grandparents, sister and Aunt were here. We celebrated my Grandpa's 80th B-day and had an open house for our new abode. I also went downtown too see a beautiful display of sidewalk chart art. This is just the weekend. Last week, a dear friend visited from out of state. This week is a festival and then I leave for out east and oh yeah...did I forget to mention that my sister is doing an inner city mission event this week and I can't wait to help! It's for kids! I just got back for Canada and after out east I must prepare for Europe!

Each one of these events are amazing and could make for a memorable summer. They are all swished together though and I just keep going. Canada has caused me to realize that I need to reflect more...instead of just getting caught up in the excitement and then moving on. When a person doesn't reflect, they don't change or grow or learn much. Bad. In addition, I believe God is showing me that I need to slow down. This became clear when I had the opportunity to go to Africa this fall. But I am not ready. I came home to grow and make connections and that will not be finished by the fall. My heart longs to go, but I must stay. I think this running life style…although fun…makes me “run away” from reflecting, growing and focusing on areas in my life that need improvement.