I decided that I was going to work on my Bible study – seemed like a good way to spend some time this evening. I opened my laptop and turned on some worship music. Then I went to my coffee table to get my study from last week. I noticed my study for this week sitting there unstapled so first I decided to staple it. When I brought it back to the table, I figured I should put away a few things on the coffee table so I put books away, threw away some trash and was just about to sit down and do my Bible study…when I saw a Target bag containing a gift I’d received. I figured I should put it away and while doing that, I came across my journal and thought, “oh, I should journal about today.” So I picked up the journal and took it to my favorite green chair so I could sit and write. As I approached the chair, I noticed some 3×5 cards that I’ve been filling out and thought, “well, I should finish those first.” But I needed a pen.
I wandered back to the coffee table to get a pen. It was then that I saw the invitation to a wedding that I’m attending in two weeks. I remembered that I needed to look up what time the ceremony starts so that I can begin making travel plans and figure out where I’m staying. I sat on the couch (right next to my untouched Bible study) and opened the invitation. As I looked it over, I remembered that I had not yet purchased a gift for them which prompted me to look for the paper that told me where the couple is registered. Oh yes, Macy’s. I looked at my watch. I should go buy a wedding gift. Instantly I was on my feet, getting my shoes and purse and heading out the door.
But first, I had to turn off the worship music on my laptop…and my Bible study? Still on the couch waiting to be completed. My journal has not been written in. The 3×5 cards are still blank. But at least I got some books put away and a wedding present has been purchased. The time was not completely wasted.
It cracks me up how easily distracted I can be and then instantly I’ll focus in on some task and just do it in the blink of an eye. I amuse myself…hahaha…
Now I really should go work on that Bible study…or perhaps my 3×5 cards…but then I could journal…or…
Sounds like me sometimes. Oh that God would continue to teach me to be still before him. -Em