To Purpose or Not?

I really should be getting ready to meet a friend this morning, but instead I find myself with the need to write. Some people have the "need for speed", apparenly i feel the need to write.

My oldest son just ate us out of house and home as he stayed with us for a few weeks before relocting to his summer address. Did I mention the boy can eat? Not only can he eat, but similiar to the days of my early twenties, he spends a lot of time doing nothing.

I remember that familiar stare that was on my face when I lacked vision, and the little I had, I didn't know how to use. The Lord is the one that connects us with vision. Lord, bring your vision to this generation, turn their passion into your passion and use it to light up the world.

Disengaging the Drama

Have you ever found yourself caught up in the home shopping network like I have? Mind you I've never actually shopped from it, however when I surf past, I can get draw into the drama.

One time my son Gabe and I sat on the couch with our mouths dangling open as the drool rolled down our chins, simply caught up in the hype. It's a mystery why I'd be drawn to something so mindless and yet I get lured into the theatrics.

Have you ever found yourself caught up in a situation, or relationship that really only feeds a sick need for the theatrical, a diversion from life as usual or simply a dang time waster when you're short on vision?

Over the last several months, I have been challenged with the use of my life, the only one I have. This means instead of continuing to mindlessly ponder the areas of life that I am drooling through, I have been challenged to change them. I don't get the luxury of sitting around anymore thinking, maybe someday I'll find my connection.I have to take responsibility for finding my connection now.

I don't get to feel drained or torn down anymore in a relationships when I have the power to choose what kind of people I want to spend my time with, edifying or depleting. I can't blame my lack of exercise or intake of "bad food" on anything other than myself.

Simply put, I get the option to take responsibility for my life and heed Mary J. Blige's advice for, "No more drama" if I want to. I'm thankful that when I get stuck on pause the Lord kindly resets the play button, because while we're hanging out on pause, time keeps racing by.