Margin

Margin – it has been defined as the space between our load and our limits. We live in a hurry up, pressure cooker world. Get it done yesterday would seem to be the motto of the day. Margin is a rare commodity and getting slimmer all the time. It is something I struggle to maintain, often living without any margin between my load of responsibilities and my human limitations.

As I look at the life of Jesus Christ, seems to me He lived differently. He lived life with pace and balance. He worked, cared for people, ministered to many needs, but never appeared to move at a frenetic pace. He maintained margin. He gave us an example to follow.

This is an area where I still need to grow; to understand my limitations, to set wise, Godly priorities, allowing for needed margin in my life.

I would be interested in hearing how you maintain priorities and keep margin between your load and limitations.