Addictions

As the rain continued to fall last night and throughout the day today, I couldn't help but think it was a sign from God for us to just slow down. Although school is out and our schedules aren't quite as hectic, the "busy"ness of life is still ever present in our home.  It was nice to have a day to be trapped in the house and regroup.  It was strange that we went from having so many different places to go and things to do, but we ended up not doing anything that was originally planned.  We ended our lazy day by attending mass at St. Joseph in Gulfport. The priest really brought home what I think God was trying to tell me this morning by rerouting our day.  He spoke about how everyone has their own form of an addiction.  It might be an intense addiction like drugs or alcohol, or a less severe addiction like work, but we need to make our relationship with Christ our one true addiction.  I've never thought about it in this manner, but it is so true.  How awesome would it be to have the type of relationship with Christ that you can't wait to spread his word or share his love.  The priest was so passionate that I could truly see he was "addicted".  Personally, I get addicted to routine.  I like to be home from work by a certain time, dinner done by 6:30, baths during "Wheel of Fortune", bedtime prayers, etc. My mornings feel out of whack if someone can't find a shoe or has to change their clothes at the last minute. I am such a creature of habit that I don't feel comfortable doing things spontaneously - which I'm pretty sure drives my husband crazy, but we balance eachother out.  So, I encourage everyone (myself included) to rethink your addictions in life.  I am always inspired by the David Crowder Band song How He Loves. Now we just need to reverse the lyrics and be "jealous for Him".