The Issue of an Overactive Imagination

I could list the million other things I could be doing right now besides blogging. But honestly, I just can’t take it. I need a break from this madness, and facebooking isn’t "quenching my thirst" for a study break.

The last time we spoke, CNU students and faculty were being evacuated for the incoming Irene. We’ve since been back at school for about two weeks now, and this is about the time when all the professors think it’s okay to give us exams, research projects, and papers…all at the same time. My nights have been long, my brain has been washed, and I am officially a sophomore. Bring it on.

The only problem with having an overactive imagination is the difficulty of not being able to focus on the task at hand. For me, when things I don’t want to happen at the present time bombard me, my mind begins wandering to the things I want to happen in the future. Things like Autumn. I can’t wait until Fall. The changing leaves, the earthy tones, the smells of apple cider and cinnamon, apple picking, listening to bluegrass, scarves, bonfires, need I go on?! Now I understand I’m getting way ahead of myself right now. That’s what happens when you have an overactive imagination.

I’ve even begun my Christmas list. That’s how bad it is.

Once again, God has convicted me of my lack of focus on the things that should get done. I’m avoiding the things that are right in front of me, including my time with Christ. With all of the projects and papers due, I lose sight of the rock, who is my strength. Instead of going to the word to find comfort and strength, I write down the things I want to see under the Christmas tree. It’s something I’ve always struggled with.

God’s given us the joys in life, like apple orchards and the changing leaves of fall, and He wants us to enjoy them! That doesn’t mean I should let my mind wander to those things instead of Him. As my days grow hectic, my focus should always be on Him first. I’ve said it before but it’s my constant reminder. He also wants us to do our best, and lately, I’ve gotten distracted. The Lord does a great job at tugging on my heart, though.

"Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually." [1 Chronicles 16:11]


"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory." [Colossians 3:2-4]