Not a Balancing Act

A few weeks ago, my family went to Kemah and Galveston just to get away for the day. At Galveston we walked The Strand and came across a juggler. He was not only juggling lit torches but he juggled the lit torches while balancing on a giant ball! Needless to say, I believe that everyone watching was very impressed!

I feel that often I'm trying to live my life like that juggler. I try to juggle everything like work, being healthy, keeping a clean apartment, working on future and present goals, writing, working on homework, keeping up with friends etc. But eventually everything drops, just like that juggler couldn't juggle all night, the show had to end at some time. And not only does the show end, but the juggler is exhausted! As in life, at some point the juggling will have to stop and all it will do is leave us tired and exhausted.

I believe one of the key life verses is found in Matt 6:33 when Christ stated, "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." We aren't supposed to juggle, we are instead called to seek first his kingdom and then everything else will fall into place. God must be our priority, that will never end. That's everyday. Just like the first and greatest commandment states, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind." Matt 22:37 Life should not be a juggling or balancing act. Life should be focused on Christ and doing his will.