Once upon a time, I was a teacher. I taught for over 13 years and was accustomed to the rhythm of working for 10-15 weeks then having down time of one or two weeks. During those breaks I would tackle big projects such as painting a room, staining a porch, spring cleaning the house, or working in the yard.
For the past 10 years I've been working in a position with standard annual leave and sick leave. I take sick leave if the kids are ill or if I'm too sick to walk. I take annual leave when trips are planned. Most days I return home with little drive to do anything except what is absolutely necessary.
I felt good on Friday. I spent Friday evening and all day Saturday cleaning and organizing. While working I kept wondering if I would ever finish, and if I did finish how would I ever maintain it.
Titus 2:7-8 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
I now realize that without those regular extended breaks, I can't complete the big projects - so I don't start them. Bad idea! My rhythm is off and somehow I need to establish a workable pattern. This verse speaks of doctrine, but it also says "In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works". I'm ready for God to send me a new pattern. Ten years is long enough to be out of sync.
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