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.
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)
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.
