I like the idea of DIY.
So charming.
So personal.
Avoid commercialism.
Save money.
Then again...
So time consuming.
And ohh the vanities!!
I feel after a DIY project I feel so self-absorbed, guilty that I ignored the needs of the people around me and that I wasted my life on something not as meaningful as more vital tasks like sleeping and eating and reading my Bible. Perhaps I need to practice dovetailing where I do something meaningful at the same time but in this season of life I don't enjoy DIY. I first learned this lesson while making invites for our wedding and especially from my hubby who said sometimes time is money and it's okay to pay for something to get done so I can save time to do more important things. It's more apparent now with raising a family, that I need to cut out or limit DIY projects for now. I really don't know how other Christian moms can do side endeavors without neglecting other vital duties. I need to also take into account my new roles as wife and mom are steep learning curves that take time learn for now.
I have memories of absorbing myself in a hobby and finishing it to completion. Especially in my single years. Now I desire to be faithful with today's tasks which mean withholding the DIY projects for a later time or even eternity when I'll have a lot of time... I don't know if I'll want to DIY by then but at least I can be content that I stewarded my time the best I could. Not perfectly but I hope I can redeem whatever time I have left my seeking first His kingdom, trusting God and fearing Him
