Find What's Best

I am in the midst of my two busiest work weeks of the year. Trying to get financial aid on students' accounts before they get late fees or get dropped turns into really long days working so intently that you know the pace can't continue. It's just too much!

On the way to work Monday I was listening to the song "Breathe" by Johnny Diaz. Some of the lyrics caught my attention.

There's gotta be something more to this crazy life
I'm hanging on tight to another wild day
When it starts to fall apart in my heart I hear you say just

Breathe, just breathe
Come and rest at my feet
And be, just be
Chaos calls but all you really need

Is to take it in, fill your lungs
The peace of God that overcomes
Just breathe (just breathe)
let your weary spirit rest
Lay down what's good and find what's best

I've heard this song so many times, but the last line here really caught my attention. I wonder if I'm doing what I should be doing when it comes to working. Yes, it's a good job and I am able to do good for others. But am I doing my best; is this what I should be doing; does it take too much time from family; is it affecting my health? Just some things to contemplate this year.

Numbers 18:29 You must present as the Lord's portion the best and holiest part of everything given to you. (NIV)