It is amazing how much I long for rhythm in my life. That weekly cadence of when to wake, when to sleep, when to work, when to chill. One of the unique things about this job, or perhaps being young, is finding a rhythm where you can engage in healthy balance. One of my problems is shutting down from “work” - you see, being home doesn’t mean not working. Even though I am not “on the clock” or putting hours in or even accomplishing anything, my mind is racing with the stuff of the week. So much that it distracts me when I am sitting over dinner with my wife or daughter.

I am not sure that is what God had in mind when He said - be fruitful, work. Even in creation there was a balance…not because God needed it, but because He knew one day Ben would be here and his desire to accomplish tasks and be successful may become too strong over shadowing other important things.

Balance.

Rhythm.

What helps you stay in rhythm? What practices do you use to transition from job to family, work to play, busy to still, my time to God time?

1. I have to get up early if I want any time at all with God. If I don’t get up before my two little kids do, reading my Bible just doesn’t happen. I’m so glad you guys made available the Read through the Bible in a Year books, because otherwise that wouldn’t happen either! I used to hate being up early, but now I’m finding that I’m enjoying sunrises and the quiet and the peace before the noise of the world takes over. Good luck finding your balance, Ben =)

   Comment by Val — August 17, 2008 @ 11:40 am

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