Thursday, July 20, 2017

CHOOSE: TO ACKNOWLEDGE BANDWIDTH

This entry would have been perfect for Wordsmith Wednesday as even "wannabe" wordsmiths love to discover new word meanings. Even though it's Thursday, for me, today's word is BANDWIDTH.
So, I got out my hard copy of American Heritage Dictionary, college edition.  Maybe some wordsmiths are familiar with the first listing of a definition on the list but not so much with a #2 rank or a more esoteric definition. Or as I discovered......the "sense" of the word use determines the most meaningful order in the entry list. From a lot of mumble/ jumble, on "Order of Definitions," I learned definitions are listed in what the editors assume will be the most useful order for the general reader.  (hint---general readers know more about transmitting signals of bandwidth than the mental and energy bandwidth capacity in one's own life.)

A morning email from my son's church used the word bandwidth and I was intrigued as my only experience with it had been with electronics---think, radio signals or internet.

My limited  knowledge of bandwidth did not sync contextually with the letter's use. So...I looked it up!

I have continued to ponder it in my own situation as well as share it with prayer partners.
What became obvious throughout my FULLY-scheduled day was that I had just about reached my own bandwidth.  My mental and physical capacity had reached a personal limit.

But God....was gracious as I acknowledged my own limitations and sought His strength. I was alert for luncheon  #2 and hubby had covered my housekeeping necessities so that I could finish a GG Project and the last of my Bible Study lesson for tonight.

Yet, I think this has been the third heads up in 2 days.
My first one came yesterday from friend Shelia Groshart during a lunch conversation, a 5am letter this morning was #2 & then a prayer from Betsy Martin, stressing the importance of slowing and seeking times of solitude with the Lord---just to know Him better capped off the 3.
My rule is....3x and then I'd really better start to "listen."
"Be still and KNOW that I am GOD!" (Psalms 46:10)

I need to listen up and choose to know that I don't have the bandwidth to "do it all"----because God doesn't require that of me, or anyone.

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