My son is the cutest boy in the world. No, really. I don't mean to brag, it is just an irreversible fact. Big brown eyes, curly blonde hair, chunk for days, and a single dimple that won't quit. Picture granted? Well, he and I were sitting in the recliner chair today after he woke up from a lengthy nap. His eyes were still heavy and he cuddled close to my chest as he fought to stay awake. I couldn't help but smirk as I took in the morning love. Even in the most beautiful moment, however, I could feel myself getting drawn away. I have things to do, people to correspond with, and a life to progress. It is difficult to focus with no distraction on the important things in life. Especially on the things that really matter. Case and point, as I am writing this, I looked up and told my husband that we have to take the tree down before we host a meeting in our house tomorrow. Oops, preaching to myself with this one.
If you have spent any time with me, you will see that I struggle not being diverted by many things. Marcus has actually told me, "You are so smart, if you could just focus on one thing for five minutes, you would be the most productive person I know." Hilarious. Such is life. Knowing this weakness, however, I am striving to progress in this area. Hence, the very direct resolutions for this 2015. I need my focus to be straight so if... when... I get sidetracked, I can quickly get back on target.
It is so so important to focus on the things that truly matter in life. My son is 5 months. I kid you not, I would bet a limb that it hasn't been longer than 2. It is absolutely terrifying to me that he is coming up on a half a year. When did this happen? When I wasn't paying attention.
It is my responsibility to know what my focus is in life. What is most important to me will direct me every day, but if I am not careful, I will get sidetracked from the most important journey I could ever be intentional about: parenthood. I owe it to my son, to my family, to their future, to make them number one. Always. Sadly, before I know it, my opportunity to shape my son's life will be over, and he will no longer be staring up at me with those huge brown eyes. Before I know it, he will be grown. And I will be wishing I hadn't been distracted. So now is my chance... my chance to focus.
"But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." -2 Timothy 5:8
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