March 23, 2009 @ 7:35 am | Filed under: Family, Uniquely Me

Do you ever have one of those days when you wish you could purchase some self-discipline in bulk at Sam’s or Costco’s, or maybe at least find it on clearance on one of those great end caps at Target?

I think maybe I’m having one of those days today. Spring Break was great. Just having the time off from classes and a break from studying was balm for my brain! Jordan was home so there was lots of family time, moments of laughter and fun and just good R&R.

But it’s Monday morning and Jordan is back on his college campus, Mike is back at work, and I am facing a brand new to-do list, that I need to give some time to before diving back into my own classes tomorrow. This list is all about the Big Adventure, as Mike has begun calling it. (More on that to come in the days to come.)

A part of me is longing for the familiar comfort of routine and all of its predictability. Another part of me is already right smack in the middle of the adventure. My heart is open to what is coming next, even in the moments when my head is still being it’s usual logical, list-making self. I love the fact that when God sends an invitation for a big adventure, He also delivers the courage and the faith that is often needed to make the most of the opportunity.

Nothing of quality that’s worth having comes easy. Or free.

Last week I spent countless hours cleaning out the closets in our house. Sorting through boxes and files and pictures, I made decision after decision as to what stayed and what went. This morning I’m finding that I’m doing the same thing in my heart, doing some internal inventory. Taking stock of what’s on the shelves of my heart, and in the drawers of my mind and soul. Coming to terms with what’s still good, and what can stand to be tossed.

Hopefully, since I’m a hoarder by nature, I’ll be sensitive to God’s voice and heed his direction to clean out the clutter. I feel challenged this morning to make room for all He has waiting for me.

I have a feeling a healthy dose of self-discipline may be in order. Which brings me back to Target.

Seriously. Wouldn’t it be the coolest if we could pick up a box or bag or CRATE of self-discipline at our local, friendly Target?