Reclaim Your Life!

We live in a very busy world.

Unless we are going 100mph with our hair fire we are made to feel like we are behind…ya know?

Unfortunately, in the process we can lose ourselves in the mundane…the ruts we live in, the proverbial “hamster wheel” of life.

Now, I’m sure that’s not the case for everyone, but I can say that it has been for me at times.

Ever feel like you are just going through the motions? Almost like you are trapped in the “status quo?”

Ever feel like you’ve lost your joy in life?

Life at times can be just getting up, going to work, coming home, eating dinner, going to bed…and then we get to do it all over again tomorrow…yipeee!

Well, I don’t know about you but I get the strong sense from the Word of God that that isn’t the life we were created to live.

Jesus said, “I have come that you would have life…to the fullest!” – John 10:10

So, I want to share my heart with you today about the idea of “reclaiming your life”.

I am convinced that we can make small and yet very significant changes in the way we live that will have a dramatic effect on our lives.

These are very practical ideas and yet also have meaning for us spiritually.

Let’s face it, as much as our spiritual walk affects our daily life, our daily life can affect our spiritual walk.

God didn’t create us to be “victims” but to be victorious!

The Bible tells us to make the “most of every opportunity we have” in life.

Even Moses prayed to God in Psalm 90, “teach us to number our days aright”.

We’ve got one life to live…this isn’t practice…amen?!

So, if you’ve found yourself a little “stuck” recently, needing to be inspired and get your joy back…you’re reading the right blog! :^)

Here’s my thought…reclaim your life by taking full advantage of the gift of life God has given you.

I think that we should do the things we love as often as we can.

I think that a balanced life does include time for ourselves…not huge amounts of time, and not necessarily always alone-time…but quality time in ways that refresh, inspire, renew and reclaim the real “LIVING” of life God wants for us.

Jesus stole himself away everyday to spend time with the Father.

Mary was praised over Martha for getting out of the rut and reclaiming her life with what she needed the most – sitting at Jesus’ feet.

God walked in the garden with Adam in the cool of the afternoon.

Examples for us…

Reading a book a little each night…10 minutes. It will bring great fulfillment in finishing a book. It doesn’t matter how long it takes you to read it – but it will improve the quality of your life along the way. “It’s all about the journey!”

When I feel lonely or isolated and at the same time super busy or not very social…I’ll text a friend or call a friend or email someone. Just pulling myself out of the rut makes me feel better and the response is also encouraging.

Eating lunch in a different place every once in a while…outdoors, at the park, on the front lawn with the kids.

Work in the garden, tinker with your car, paint a room, rearrange the furniture…you get it.

Take the time…take a small, but powerful, break “everyday” from the routine for yourself.

It may seem selfish on the surface, but ultimately the people in your life will benefit tremendously from it.

Additionally, the reality is that we are still human beings and aren’t always as motivated to share our lives, and the love of Jesus, with others when we are burnt out or feeling stuck and unfulfilled.

So, my encouragement for us today is that we make a little change everyday…you’ll see that it can go a long way.

Let me ask you something…What long forgotten goals do you have? dreams, hobbies, things that bring you joy?

So, here’s how to Reclaim Your Life…

Make a list (post it, write it down)

Make the time (Go to bed earlier, get up earlier, give up doing stuff that isn’t beneficial – tv)

Make a commitment (Pray about it, tell a friend, set goals, attend a workshop)

Make it happen (start to today - life is not practice!)

We don’t need a new house, new car, new wardrobe, new job…just a new attitude and appreciation for the life we’ve been given – and I believe God is absolutely honored by it!

Reclaim Your Life!