Pencil ME in? Ps 119:132

Truth: because we are weak, we are unable to respond perfectly and accurately in regards to our feelings. So while emotions have a part in our lives, it is better to act upon knowledge – the facts we possess to be true and right and honest and holy.

A schedule. A list. A calendar. We run our days by events and timetables. Sometimes a list is handy to order things from greater importance to lesser importance. I’m a list gal, mostly because I can forget easily and realize later I missed an important date or neglected to make a necessary phone call. Schedules and lists help to keep us on task and also set time slots aside for appointments.

I used to look forward to picking out a new calendar each year which would serve as our family organizer in order to remember everyone’s activities and responsibilities. As technology has reached into all facets of our lives, my printed calendar is now replaced by the calendar on my phone.

Taking a look at someone’s scheduled days will give an idea of priorities in each 24-hour interval. Glancing at a full months’ plan shows a picture of your activities in a measured period of time.
Why am I bringing this up?  Looking at where your monetary resources are used gives an indication of priorities; viewing where your time is spent, with whom and what activities, provides a glimpse of what is valued.

Even the most important persons in our lives sometimes have to wait for an opening in our busy schedules. In times of emergency, we will quickly cross off all other engagements. But, typically, in order to get together with specific people we need to schedule them in a particular slot. We frequently ‘pencil’ in the time and hope it works.

Not so with God! At least on His part. He’s always free to meet with us, He’s even there when we might not necessarily have requested Him.  Take a closer look at Ps 119:132.

Author: Sharyn Balogh

You know it's difficult to write about yourself. The most important fact I can disclose is that I'm saved by God's grace through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. My desire is to live a life honoring to God in response for the gift of salvation I've been given. This is so much easier said than done! I struggle daily with right choices, right words, right thoughts, and right actions. My best and only defense against sin is the power of God in me and for that I am inexpressibly thankful. I have three amazing grown-up children who have responded to God's call in their lives along with their spouses. One of the great joys of my life is knowing my children and their families strive to serve and follow God. My grandchildren are another wonderful joy in my life! My husband and I are blessed with four beautiful grandchildren to date with another expected very soon on September 12th. We also are thankful for the comforting knowledge that an additional three of our grandchildren, a set of twins at three months gestation and a little boy, Isaac, at four and a half months gestation, are in our Savior's presence. I have attended the same church since the day my eyes were opened to Truth over thirty years ago. How fortunate it is to have been led by God’s hand immediately to a church body that follows the Bible, no man-made doctrines, just the Word clear and strong. My husband is my best friend, my confidant, my encourager, and I still can't believe how blessed I am by his example of love and generosity towards everyone around him. He is God-fearing, compassionate, and kind and I have learned so much from him. I am a daughter to my almost 92 year-old mother, sister to three brothers, a wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, neighbor and friend. That means, whomever is reading this, we probably have something in common! I love every unique role I have been placed in. I'm frequently stretched and sometimes feel like silly putty that wants to bounce right back into my comfort zone. My greatest ambition is to be a follower of Jesus; a light that shines for Him at all times, in all circumstances. So, there it is, a bit about me. I guess I was able to write about myself after all! However, my existence cannot be defined without Jesus Christ, my Lord and my Savior. His love has permeated my life to His glory and my eternal thankfulness.