Finding Balance & Enjoyment

Happy Saturday friends! I wanted to share something today that has been on my heart for a while personally for me, but more prominent lately. That my friends is balance. In the past year a few areas in my life have changed drastically. All for the good yet there has been a lot of shifting and adjusting. One of the things that I’ve been praying for lately if for God to show me what a healthy balance looks like in this phase of my life.

I recognize that in our society being “booked & busy” can be some sort of badge of honor, yet I also recognize how costly that can be too. As one who has never really been pressed per say about certain things I’ve also learned the weight that comes with being obedient to God’s will for your life. I’m learning that God will definitely grace you to carry whatever it is that He’s calling you to yet there’s also a wisdom component that comes with it all that is often overlooked. As most of you know I recently entered into a new decade of life and I’ve arrived at a place where I’ve been looking at life as a “why not” opportunity. Meaning when I make certain choices I of course seek God for wisdom, direction, and clarity and it’s also matched with me taking risk and trying new things that brings me joy because “why not?”

If anyone reading this is as goal driven and ambitious as I am, you can probably relate to checking so many things off your “list” of accomplishments just to look up and realize that the little moments which are the ones that sometimes matter the most are a blur. I recently shared with someone of how I observe all of the success of my 20s but the enjoyable moments are a blur. I entered my 30s making a promise to myself to enjoy life more and I’ve been making small yet impactful strides to do so. This month has been full of spontaneity for me. Allowing myself the freedom to do and try new things with no pressure to change my mind or talk myself out of it. Again in doing so I’m still learning the balance of it all.

I share this learning experience I’m in because the average person often lacks balance in a lot of areas of their life. I know I’m one of them and yet I’m choosing to learn and adjust as need be. I want to encourage the person reading this to make sure that in all of the accomplishments being made, opportunities opening up, and just general life changes that we are finding a healthy balance for it all. Rest is balance, spontaneity is balance, the word “no” is balance, even the word “yes” is balance. The true balance is seeking God above all yes for what that looks like. Matthew 6:33 God’s wisdom and guidance along with our hearts to please Him will take us farther than we think. All we have to do is stay before Him in it all. James 1:5

My prayer today is that in our seeking of God and His wisdom, guidance, and direction; I pray that we find the perfect balance for our lives in this present moment. I pray that we will be more intentional about enjoying life and being present to experience moments that will create memories to last a lifetime.

With love,

-Yours Truly, Eb