Unforced Rhythms
I have done a lot of traveling this spring. My work with our
network of churches and family obligations have taken me from Colorado to North
Dakota to Mexico to Florida to Oregon to Texas and Minnesota and Ohio. I like
to travel. I enjoy going places and meeting people but as I am getting a little
older the recovery time from each trip takes a little longer.
I am coming to notice that each stage of life not only has
its unique challenges but also a rhythm that sets the pace. Years earlier, when
we had children at home, everything was in a hurry. There wasn’t much time for
anything else but making sure they were feed, clothed and the homework done. As
the kids started leaving home, the rhythm changed and so did Judy and I.
The dictionary defines rhythm as “a regular, repeated
pattern of events, changes and activities.” Not only does each day have a
certain rhythm but so does life. I
easily get so caught up in the tyranny of urgent demands that I lose touch with
the flow of living. As life wears on, I need a continual reminder that my days
are numbered and I ought not waste them. I struggle to keep in perspective the
difference between the good and the precious. There are a lot of good
opportunities out there but only a few precious ones.
I keep going back to this passage in the Bible. It
encourages me to stay on track with what is important in life. Jesus says:
“ Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to
me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a
real rest. Walk with me and work with me; watch how I do it. Learn the unforced
rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill fitting on you. Keep
company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
Amen
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