Do you wanna know why I hardly read books for fun anymore?
I LOVE reading.
When people ask me what book I’ve read recently and I say that I haven’t really read anything, I usually say:
“I don’t have any time to read.”
But what I really mean is, “I wouldn’t feel productive if I just sat down and read when I could be doing other things. That would be lazy of me.”
About a month ago, I had some time without kids, and I was headed downstairs to work or clean or organize something.
But when I passed my bedroom, I saw the stack of books sitting on my bedside table that I hadn’t touched.
And I saw my nice cozy bed.
And I just decided that I would go lie down in bed and read.
And I did.
And when the kids were back awake and home from school, I felt refreshed and ready to play all afternoon.
I feel like I keep having to relearn this lesson:
Avoiding being slothful does NOT mean being “productive” all the time.
We can relax.
We can do things we enjoy just because we enjoy them.
We can leave the dishes in the sink a little longer and not feel any guilt.
We can follow our passions.
We can avoid being slothful, and give ourselves time to find joy in life.
“That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” (Hebrews 6:12)
Paul gives the counsel to use our FAITH and PATIENCE.
Patience and slothfulness might outwardly look pretty similar.
They both look like a lot of waiting.
But, as with most things, it’s the inside intent that counts.
Are we wasting our precious time away?
OR are we allowing ourselves to slow down and enjoy life?
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
2 Responses
Loved this snipet! I read a lot and have never felt like I wasted any “productive” time. I am so glad you came to that conclusion. Happy Reading!
Thank you! 🙂