Day 39 and 40, Steady strokes, Eyes Forward
Saturday,
I have a tradition when I drive to where ever I'm paddling for the day of driving with the windows down and the radio blarring. I get so tickled when I think of people I pass because I know they're wondering what that incredibly strange and loud noise is. It's me... singing along! :)
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While I was paddling, listening to the steady methodical lap of my paddle as it dipped into the water,
Back and forth,
Back and forth,
Eyes forward,
Body forward
Back and forth
It occurred to me that it takes a great deal of discipline to kayak the lake. If I turn my head or body or if I don't maintain even strokes the kayak turns to the direction I'm looking or leaning or away from the side that my stroke is weakest. It's very annoying because I end up doing a lot of work and going no where.
This is just like my Christian walk. Where ever my eyes go (my interests) there I go. Where ever my body goes (my desires) there I go. What ever I'm weak at is what makes me stumble. If I keep my eyes focused on God and maintain a steady lifestyle of obedience then I won't end up frustrated and discouraged.
Strangely enough, there is real peace to be found in living an obedient life.
Today I was determined to get on track. I used a sharpie to write two thoughts/scriptures I wanted to remember on the palms of my hands.
On my right hand it said, "Stewardship over the small stuff first" which is a very abbreviated translation of my loose translation of "Jesus said, "How can you be trusted with stewardship over the big stuff if you're not a good steward over the small stuff."
On my left palm it said, "Your Devine Purpose is revealed when your preparedness meets God's plan." Then I went to the lake to paddle all day where it washed off after only an hour.
Friday
I've been sorting my mental stacks and am finally seeing some sign of thought pattern and belief structure. Yeah!
