Timely Grace

I don't know what it is about resolutions. Somehow if I haven't accomplished every single one by the 15th of January I determine it isn't worth doing. And since I haven't done a great job of writing everyday I was about to conclude that blogging was not my thing!

Then a conversation occured between myself and my mom, (or should that be my mom and myself) where we discussed the concept of New Year's Resolutions. The conclusion we reached is that we put entirely too much emphasis on the NEW and not enough emphasis on the YEAR.
So one of my resolutions is to learn to knit socks. If I learn to knit socks in October of 2012 I will still have achieved my goal and taken a lot of pressure off myself in this moment. The same with learning Spanish, decluttering our garage and finding space in my craft room for my sewing machine.

Why did I just figure that out in my 54th year of life? I am blessed with time. In this place in my life God's abundance is clear. I know longer have the demands of small children or even teenagers. Schedules do dictate some of my day, but even those are supplemented by two other very self-sufficient people in my home.

I recognize that this gift of time also comes with an opportunity fritter away the moments by surfing websites, playing games on the internet or watching a television program with no redeeming value. I want more from life than to be a casual observer where the soul is unengaged and unfulfilled.

My grace note for today is the recognition that God's gift of time is mine to use...but use it responsibly and most importantly, pursuing relationship with those He has placed in my life.
If I get that part priority, whatever else I learn or accomplish will be in its proper place.