Life in the fast lane!

How is it that I am this busy??? I only work 20 hours a week. I guess it's the other job that keeps me so busy....my REAL job. 148 hours a week, give or take a few. I have 2 great supervisors. They are small, but the have a lot of spunk and they really know how to motivate me to work hard. The job has a lot of drudgery....food services, transportation, laundry servicing and my favorite - waste management. But the perks of the job are priceless...lots of giggles, hugs and beautiful artwork on a daily basis, usually constructed on construction paper and often involving cotton balls or beans. Ah....motherhood....what a job!

Meet my supervisors:




So, what's God been teaching me lately?
Breathe.....just breathe. I am such an impatient person and I want things done yesterday - with my job, my family, with everything. And when it gets too crazy and I start moving way too quickly and frantically, I just have to stop and take a deep breath (or 10 or 20!) But, when I stop and take a deep breath, it usually gives me the opportunity to say a quick prayer and focus my thoughts. I do this at work and I do it at home! ;) But, thinking about this from a Biblical standpoint, it makes sense.

Breathing is significant.
Genesis 2:7 the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.

John 20: 21 Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." 22And with that he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit."

Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

The best thing we can do when we get stressed out or just spiritually worn out is to:
1. Be still
2. Look at God and
3. Breathe Him in (Read His word, Attend His church, Fellowship with His people, Pray to Him)

And for reading all of this, you've earned it. A chance to view this month's silly photo winner:




God bless!
The Minnis's