Do you have balance in your life?  I am not asking you if you can walk a balance beam; however, visualize walking on one. Can you keep yourself upright and one foot in front of the other? Not always easy, especially if you are having an “off” day. Our minds can get full of “stuff” and it easily can throw us off balance. At this stage of life for me, I make lists before a trip, so I pack all the “things” I will need. Our calendar is huge and up on the wall of my walk-on pantry.  At eye level, we can see upcoming events, times for appointments and even birthdays and anniversaries of friends and family. Are we balanced based on the busy-ness of our lives?

During my daily walks, I am quite entertained by the squirrels.  Some stay on the walk way, busy eating, too involved to move.  Others skitter away quickly and dart up the nearest tree.  Again, I found myself laughing right out loud.  One furry friend dashed up the tree with his goodies in his front paws. He leaned his tail back against the thin branch and balanced himself quickly to finish eating his goodies! How easy his balancing act appeared to me.

Having the Lord in my life and knowing I am unconditionally loved certainly keeps me balanced. God wants us to offer ourselves to Him daily.  Give Him your day, your mind, your busy-ness, your travel, your work, even your quiet time. Amazingly, you will find balance and peace. A gift from God helping you keep one foot in front of the other. He wants you to give him ALL of you.  Be balanced.

Jill