Chapter 7 – Making Time – Part 5

Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
1 Corinthians 15:58

Exercise 5: Finding a New Place for the TV

Cover up your TVs, unplug them, hide the remotes, don’t turn them on for a month.

And I barely watch TV except for the news while I’m making dinner. I used to watch tons of TV. I was raised on TV. The TV was always on as background noise. I hated being alone and I hated the quiet. I would schedule my routine according to the shows that were on. I knew when it was time to go to bed by the shows that were on. And then I would go to bed and turn the TV on. Every meal was eaten at the coffee table. I think children changed that.

I am more into the occasional movie.

So I’ve made my time. I have plenty of time. I never realized the importance of that part time job. The author of the book chose to go part time so she could write. And here I am in what I used to see as forced part time. Now I feel that I would fight to keep it. It is a privilege to remain part time.

I used to think that I was forced into part time because someone was against me. And then my oldest went to school and I am ever so grateful for the opportunity to be more available for my children. I can spend the extra time on the homework and the studying. My child will never have to struggle to do it alone.

But now I see that it wasn’t just for her or for them that I work part time. Perhaps it is for me as well. And so I need to embrace the time that has been given me rather than begrudge it. I need to celebrate it and use it for Him who gave it to me.

I was beginning to think that I was ready to get back into the ballgame again. I had sat out for too long. What a joke they have sold us! I found something better.

And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Romans 5:5

And no Malachi 4:13