I always seek to
discover what tomorrow will bring. The thing is, I don’t want to miss today,
the present, the now. When I am constantly striving to get to the next pivotal
point in my life… then it is impossible to savor the moments.
might…
What I might call, a never-ending bucket list… is it ever
attainable?
Honestly, the mindset of living for what’s next can become
exhausting. So, I have been challenged to, embrace
the now.
Perhaps, even menial. But this is quite the challenge for someone that
analyzes everything. Like I mentioned in a previous blog, I don’t want to miss
any of the moments in my life. Sometimes the little details are the most authentic.
Constant transitions leave you no
time to settle in. So, trying to
find a balance is crucial. A
comfortable lifestyle can lead to conformity… that’s not what I desire. I am
finding out it’s vital to recognize what God is teaching you in every moment.
know God doesn’t miss my moments, so neither should I.
I desire to live in the now… embrace the moments, build real
relationships, and experience true community.
the Lord carve it and I know He is more creative than I am.
to embrace these moments.
The Kingdom of heaven is now.
Check.
Watch the sunset with new friends. Check.
Clean the dishes with Eleanor for ninety kids at El Rancho.
Done.
Sing Karoke in Wellington. Done.
Sleep in tent land at El Rancho. Check.
Vacuum 50+bunk beds in Oregon, Poplar, and Willow with Katie
& Jesse. Done.
Eat Leo’s Fish and Chips with the Adams Family. Check.
Check.
Worship with Levi, Sam, Ruth, and the staff at El Rancho.
Done
Create GenFest 2010 promotional materials. In progress.
Smile & laugh daily with Dillon. Check.
Appreciate the generosity of the Namba family. Done.
Feel amazed by creation. Check.
of the universe?
I can promise you this…. it’s never expected and always 1000
times better than what you could come up with.
