Read: Matthew 6:25-34 Reflect: We are a few days from marking one year since Covid shutdown the world and drastically changed life as we knew it. Slowly, we are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel as 3 vaccines make their way through the country bringing immunity and hope with them. As things begin to open up and activities resume, it is important that we ask ourselves what things are worth resuming and what things we can do without. So much has been lost in the last year, but not all of that is a bad thing. In my own life, busyness for the sake of busyness and parading my full schedule as a badge of honor is one thing that needs to go by the wayside. Do we really need to be involved in so much to the point that we sacrifice time as a family to connect and engage in acts of faith formation with one another? While the past year has been difficult in many ways, I have also found some refreshment in the break from all of the running around. I challenge you to really examine your life and priorities as activities start again. Is the busyness helping you to seek the kingdom of God first and foremost? Remember, the kingdom of God is marked by acts of justice and faith. Make that your guidepost as you examine how you want to organize your family's life and schedule.
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AuthorSarah Bhatia is the Director of Christian Education and Youth Ministry at Christ Church Episcopal. She has an M.DIV from Princeton Theological Seminary. Most importantly, to her at least, she is a wife and a mother to four amazing children. Archives
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