It’s been a great weekend for this McClendon Clan. We’ve enjoyed watching Grace play ball, had the awesome hockey game last night, and Cole had some quality time with my dad at our family farm. Life is busier than it has even been but we are so thankful for the busyness of mostly normal.
While there is some comfort in being busy, it just feels so normal – I find myself fighting to keep my eyes on Jesus and what matters most. Thankfully, I am learning from past lessons. Lessons where I allowed myself to be consumed with the day to day stuff. Nothing bad, just busy. But, if I allow that busy to fill all of my time and fail to make time for my Savior, I become an easy target. I like being Mommy Duck but I have no desire to be a sitting duck!
One of my favorite passages is Psalm 91. I love the entire Psalm, but verse 4 hits home tonight…
4 He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection… I cannot begin to tell you just how true that is. I have seen it proven in my life over and over. When I take the time to fill myself with God’s word it literally forms a wall of protection around my heart and mind. When the evil one tries to sneak in, he is not successful because I am spiritually in shape. I am prepared for the attacks.
Often times, when the storm is brewing all around me I find myself at my strongest. When things are bad all of my attention is on Jesus because I know He is where my strength comes from. When things are good, normal, busy, it is easy to become distracted. If I don’t feel as though I am under attack then it’s easy to get sloppy with my quiet time. And that carelessness drops the walls of protection from around my heart and mind.
So, tonight, as I rejoice in the return of normal, I also must take a moment to remind myself to stay close to my Lord. To continue to spend time with Him daily. To make a point to read His word and allow it to protect my heart.
Until tomorrow,
‘Carrow💜
Pictures of all three ducks, doing what they love…
Brother Duck riding the tractor
And finding animal tracks!
Sissy Duck about to clobber the ball
She means businesss!
Baby Duck in action
