Empty Nest or Full House?

I feel bad that I haven't had a post since my first two...but not really. I have been trying to figure out the balance between having an empty nest and a full house. My youngest son went off to college last fall and I was sure that a new, exciting phase of life had begun. I had already decided that I was going to give myself time to "adjust" to my new situation. What did I have planned for this new phase you may ask? Well, I certainly didn't intend to waste time by hanging on to my children's every word (or lack thereof). I didn't intend to facebook, twitter, check two email accounts, chat, text and talk the day away! That was a life style that I actually disdained. It seems, however, that that is exactly what I have been doing. Oh, not all I have been doing, mind you, but a huge portion of my time seems to be dedicated to communicating with my far flung offspring. Blogging just didn't seem to fit in. After all, I had only one follower and that was me! If no one was reading my blog but me, well, what was the point?

The point is my job is over now, right? I am at the parenting finish line with my last child off in college and now I can revert back to my selfish ways....or not! Now I need to focus. Now I need purpose more than ever, and not just to be available every time my children choose to communicate (although, I confess, that had been my goal). I need to be available to God. I need to hear every word He chooses to communicate and I need to follow through on what He asks of me.

"For this reason it says, 'Awake, sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.' Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is." Ephesians 5:14-17 (NASB)

Dear Lord, Please help me make use of my days for Your glory and help me deal wisely with my empty nest. Tweet!