Life in today’s world is busy, in all reality for me it always has been since I was a child. It’s mostly because that is how my brain seems to function. I have been told more times than I can count that I have too many irons in the fire, that I take on more than I should, and that it’s ok to say no. None of which I am able to incorporate into my way of living. Even though I live a scattered life, I am thankful for individuals that God has put in my “sphere of influence” who encourage me and give me hope that at least there are others that can do things I can’t. There are more than a few people that I respect for what they accomplish on a daily basis, and I envy them for the balance they have achieved in their lives. I have a Doctor friend that I know that has his practice, family, and helps heal people physically and more importantly spiritually on a regular basis. I know of a pastor who balances family and friends, being an overseer of a large ministry, and the study of God’s word. And I have a friend who is a victim advocate for the county prosecutor’s office, working towards goals for their future, and has other activities and accomplishments they are pursuing. For me, it seems that there is very little that I can get done in a day. Lately I have been getting more side-tracked than getting anything accomplished. I have heard it said that “Comparison being the thief of joy.” I really feel that in the deepest parts of my spirit. I often pray over what is written in *Ephesians 5:15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.* This has been my greatest, most passionate prayer since coming to Christ, to know what the will of the Lord is “for me.” It is true that everyone gets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, but the difference is that 24 hours for everyone doesn’t look the same. Prioritizing time for what’s important and making sacrifices to achieve goals is part of many people’s game plan but not everyone’s reality. The calling that I have come to understand for me is to try to minister to others as much as I can throughout my day no matter how much I get pulled away from what I am working on. My life goal really is to help as many people as I can by working with them to draw closer to the Lord Jesus. I do strive to do my best to make sure that those that I am to provide for are taken care of and know that they are loved as well, but oftentimes feel that I fall short. Many things aren’t equal in life, but I feel blessed to be able to do all that I do and write what I share, because my simple prayer is that if one person is drawn closer to God because of what He is doing in my life, then I believe that I will have redeemed the time that the Lord has given me. My BeLoved, may the grace and peace of the Lord Jesus, the love of God the Father, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. Amen. In Christ Love, douglas. HE>i. pastord.blog

Special Note: I want to thank those who read what I write and are encouraged to support the ministry God has entrusted to me either one time or have decided to give on a monthly basis. I am encouraged to see certain verses playing out before my eyes like what is written in *Philippians 4:16 For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account.*

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