Just Sitting is O.K.

Well the move is over.  That is not to say that there is not a list a mile long of things that need to be done, fixed, replaced, etc.  I am just taking joy in the fact that all the boxes are out of the house and everything has found a new "spot" to take up residence. (even if that "spot" is a pile in a comer with other "like items")

One of the great things about our new place, is the fact that it has a room that we have been able to make into a bedroom for the babies.  It has been great having them in with Matt and I for the past 8 months.  I think it has helped with bonding and with all the transitions; however, they are at a good place emotionally to have their own space.  One thing is for sure, their "stuff" needs to find its own "home". 

It is amazing how much one can collect in such a short period of time!  We have even been purposeful in trying to keep things at a "need" only in-take, but things have worked their way in anyway.  (point aside - we do feel so blessed in how much others have given to help us!!)

As I sat on the floor trying to sort through and organize the nursery, I had to keep taking someone off my lap and giving them a toy.  I was beginning to get frustrated when I stopped and looked into Micah's eyes.  I almost cried at what I read in them.  He didn't want the toys.  He wanted ME!  I have been so busy with other things - though important and needed jobs - that I hadn't taken many opportunities to just rock and hold anyone.

We can give our kids all sorts of things from electronics to puzzles, but in the end, from our teens to our toddlers, all they really want is us = uninterrupted, focused TIME!

How true is that even in our relationship with our heavenly Father!  We have Bible apps and Christian movies; devotionals; commentaries; topical books; online lessons; study groups; fellowships and meetings with other Believers...but one of the most critical things is being alone with Him.  NOT with our "toys" - but just sitting in His lap. 

I read a funny ditty the other day.  It said, "If you want to hear from God, read His Word.  If you want to hear audibly from God, read His Word out-loud!" 

I do believe that God speaks in other ways.  He has in my life.  However, it is so important that we simply spend regular time "curled up" in the lap of His Word.  He is speaking to us, guiding us, comforting us, instructing us, etc.

So despite what all the "health nuts" and personal trainers are telling us....Just sitting is O.K.  In fact it is quite beneficial to us in so many ways. 

AT