Balance! I’ve spent days choosing 61 workshops from more than 150 possibilities for the May 15-18 Colorado Christian Writers Conference. It’s not easy to find the right balance so there is something for everyone (beginners/advanced, men/women, teens/adults) in each workshop track and time slot. As always I’ve relied on the Lord to show me what to move and where.
Allowing Him to bring balance to my life is harder. The pressure of needing to open registration and to move on to the next thing on my to-do list tempted me to skip swimming yesterday. It’s not just something I enjoy doing; it’s something I need to do for my arthritic knees. Too many hours in front of a computer vs. little or no time exercising has added on pounds that I now must take off. (PTL I have lost 17 pounds in the last 2-1/2 months!)
Father will not abuse me like I have abused myself. He wants to “chart the path ahead of me and tell me where to stop and rest” (Psa. 139:3 TLB). He will do the same for you. Will you – will I – let Him?
Write His Answer 
Marlene,
Thank you for the reminder to keep a healthy balance. I too understand those extra pounds. At first I said, “How did this happen?” but after a little thought, it was an easy answer. You said it, sitting at the computer doesn’t burn calories. It is time for me to figure out my balance to reclaim health for this body, it is His temple. This should be enough motivation. I needed your words today, thank you.
Lisa M Buske
http://LisaMBuske.com
Hi Lisa – Your response got buried in my inbox as I focused on getting the brochure for the Colorado conference to the printer. I was thrilled when I got on the scale this morning to discover I’ve now lost more than 20 pounds. I’ve got such a L O N G way still to go. Father, please help us both to find and maintain the healthy balance You want for us.