The Rhythm Of A Balanced Life

Being balanced is not so much a matter of staying in perfect equilibrium as it is a matter of finding the right rhythm for our lives. One day I may spend several hours in Bible study and prayer, settling softly on the side of intimacy with God, while the next day is given over to volunteering in my daughter's classroom, teetering over toward the service side. If you were to gauge those two days individually, they would appear totally out of balance. But not when you consider them together. As long as my heart is set toward both service and worship, I don't have to feel guilty when my life seems to settle longer on the one side because I know I'll eventually push off from that spot and spend some time on the other. Our lives are meant to be dynamic, not static. The truth is, we thrive on a life that is rhythmically balanced, not standing still. Up and down. Work and worship. Love the Lord and love other people. It's the dynamic rhythm that drives a meaningful, yes-centered, balanced life. (From:Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World)