Time Well Spent

"Investing time in others is at the core of building meaningful relationships."

I know that I usually do my posts early in the morning but we got in late last night and I slept in this morning. Better late than never I suppose!

Today's devotion was the beginning of a new chapter (a new week). It is discussing relationships and how important they are in our lives. Today's chapter pointed out just how important they are and how Jesus even made sure that he had relationships in His life.

So many times we make "other things" more important. There's so much to get done and not a lot of time to invest in people. I know I'm guilty of working all day and wanting to come home to just relax. I know I'm missing out on building relationships and I need to begin to shift my focus. I know how much more important a relationship is then relaxing or "getting my mind off work". I need to begin to put more energy into my family and friends.

I wanted to make a list for myself (and hopefully for you out there) of simple, inexpensive ways that I can connect with people.

- Make dinner with my hubby
- Go to coffee/frozen yogurt with a friend I haven't seen for awhile
- Go on a walk with family or friends
- Send a greeting card via email (it's free and it's fun!)

I know this is a short list but it helps! My goal for this week is to try and complete these four things. I got to start somewhere and I think now is a good time! Maybe you'll try it too?

"The most serious sign of hurry  sickness is a diminished capacity to love. Love and hurry are fundamentally incompatible. Love always takes time, and time is the one thing hurried people don't have."
                      John Ortberg