I'M JUST TOO BUSY!!!!

I enjoy reading the "Complete Book of Baby & Child Care" by Dr. James Dobson and have gone many times to it for guidance and wisdom. It is a balanced book that gives great suggestions and I always look to it for the upcoming hurdles in parenting I will be facing next.  In the three and four year old section, I was struck by song lyrics they shared about the importance of quality time with your child. I want to share them with you....

TAKE THE TIME
It's nine-fifteen, and bedtime took too long, once again --
Another drink, another glass of water, and then
The questions come, the hands hold tight, and the eyes are opened wide,
And something in me whispers, "Now's the time."


"Mommy, why did Muffy die? Daddy, where's the sun?"
"Are there cats in heaven? And why did Jesus come?"
And though a whole day's dishes wait, and bills are piled high,
Something in me whispers, "Take the time."

Take the time, while they're right here by your side,
Take the time, while their arms are opened wide.
Teach them how to love the Lord with all their heart and mind.
Oh, they're only home a season, take the time.

Riding off to Narnia upon a lion's back,
Chubby fingers close the book and add it to the stack.
"Aslan didn't kill the witch-- oh Dad why did he die?"
And something in me whispers, "now's the time."

Her baseball games' tomorrow but so's my interview.
How can I play Scrabble, when there's so much to do?
Little faces plead with me to put my work aside,
And something in me whispers,"Take the time."

Take the time, while they're right here by your side,
Take the time, while their arms are opened wide.
Teach them how to love the Lord with all their heart and mind.
Oh, they're only home a season, take the time.

For one day they'll want to spend time alone.
One day they'll need to be on their own.
Next week their hugs may not seem quite the same--
Oh Lord, may they honor Your name.

It's nine-fifteen, and bedtime took too long, once again--
Another drink, another glass of water, and then
The questions come, the hands hold tight, and they eyes are opened wide,
And something in me whispers, "Now's the time."

Take the time, while they're right here by your side,
Take the time, while their arms are open wide.
Teach them how to love the Lord with all their heart and mind.
Oh, they're only home for a season, take the time.

--1985, Paul and Teri Reisser

The Bible tells us...

 Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow.

-Psalm 144:4

 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. -Proverbs 27:1

How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog--it's here a little while, then it's gone. 

-James 4:14

As we begin to start school, new Bible studies, small groups, and life lets enjoy and take in the "moments" that sometimes pass us by.

Pray and be led by the Spirit on decisions involving time and be careful not to get too busy to "Take the Time" with the little ones HE has entrusted you with. 

Jesus wants us to take time, entrust Truth, and love our children. Take the time!

What does your schedule look like?

Do you feel overwhelmed? 

Do you encourage those "talks" with your children even in moments that seem "busy"?

Life is a vapor! Enjoy the moment! Run in the rain! Get wet! Savor those kisses and hugs because they won't always want to cuddle in your lap!