Going Over The Good Things | Detoxing
I’m sitting here on the couch after Wednesday night church, after a busy week, and after finally feeling “recovered” from a retreat weekend.
There are things I need to do.
I need to do laundry.
I need to write some curriculum.
I need to do a million things on my to-do list.
I need some sleep.
I want to watch a dumb Netflix show.
But Today I’ve been reminded that the season of busy which comes right before camp or a retreat isn’t meant to be a norm. I don’t need to go to work, work, and come home only to do more work. That amount of busy can be good, but it probably shouldn’t be permanent.
There has to be time for reflection and stillness in God’s presence. I need to process the things God did and is doing. I need to detox from the tasks so that I can once again fully be present with people and get back into a rhythm.
My Bible reading today was Psalm 77. Verses 11-12 says this:
Once again I’ll go over what God has done, lay out on the table the ancient wonders; I’ll ponder all the things you’ve accomplished, and give a long, loving look at your acts (msg).
Today I’ve taken time to go over the good things God has done this past weekend. I’ve pondered and treasured Girls Retreat. And I’m so thankful.
This time of reflection is necessary after every big event we do in our ministry. I often forget it and how important it is.
It keeps me from burnout and allows me to dive back into the next thing and the relationships around me.
And, surprisingly enough, I was more productive today because I was able to refuel.
There’s something to be said about working hard-I’m all about it. But if we don’t take time to rest, we miss out on the fullness of life God has for us. It starts with little things: get up a little earlier to be in God’s presence, refuse to waste time on that show or whatever drains you, set boundaries or even manage time better.
And now, instead of doing another task or wasting time on Netflix, I’m going to start a new book that I might not finish just for fun.
What’s fuels you? If you’re in ministry, and even if you’re not, how do you detox from the hard conversations or the busy seasons?
Do you take time to remember what God has done so that you can move forward with what God is doing?