There was a time when the phrase “Live in the Moment” really bothered me. It seemed to be used excessively through my teenage years as an excuse for stupidity. Not just any kind of stupidity, but the kind of stupidity that would later result in serious outcomes. I shied away from anyone who would use it because I didn’t want to get caught up in something with such troublesome aftereffects. Well let me tell you, today the Lord asked me to live in the moment and it really caught me off-guard.
The idea of the World Race has been firmly ingrained in my mind for over a year now. All of my goals have slowly been evolving in order to ready for the mission field I will face this September. I have financial goals, physical goals, and spiritual goals. I constantly am working at each of these three aspects. I look forward with much anticipation and each day is closer to the time when I get to serve the nations for Jesus. Today the Lord asked me to slow down. Today I realized that I was living so far in the future that I could be missing out on some very beautiful months before me.
I read the book of Ecclesiastes just this afternoon. I was wonderfully surprised to find my perspective begin to shift once again in order to align better with my Father’s heart. Directly from the Bible, I was told to live in the moment. I took the time to remember each of the babies who I work with at my daycare. To think about their personalities and know that after the race they won’t be babies anymore. I took the time to be overwhelmed with the blessing of a church that has embraced me like a daughter, friends who encourage me in the Lord, and family who, though far away, are supportive of the many crazy ambitions I chase after. I lived and breathed in that moment and no others.
Connected right alongside of this revelation was a study I was involved with on Wednesday Night. The idea of being unashamedly grateful for everything the Lord places in our lives. Here’s the truth: I often take for granted the gifts God has handpicked to put into my life at this very moment in time. I am revamping my thoughts and reassessing these days. I have so much to look forward to and just as must to be excited about today! Praise Jesus!!
Other updates about my life:
In the past month, I have dealt with: allergies, sinus infection, pink eye, fevers, and headaches. This attack on my body has been really exhausting and I can’t see a doctor about it for yet another week, when they can finally fit me in their schedule. My backpack training has been put on hold as I attempt to let my body work on healing itself. As you remember me in your prayers, please ask the Lord to bring healing to my body. He is good through it all. I praise God for His plans because they are beautifully beyond my knowledge.
May the Lord bless you this week with even more intimacy with Him and may His character guide you through the daily pressures, simple tasks, and wonderful moments. All glory to the Father. Amen =)
