Everyday is full of moments. Everyday there are things we stop and see and there are things we miss. There are things we purposely look for and things we just happen upon.
I wish I could repeat some days. I wish I knew what moments I was going to be present for and which ones I would miss. There are moments everywhere, all the time.
On family road trips, my dad always gets mad at me and my siblings when we are listening to music or have our faces in our phones. When he would drive, he would always see animals or things that my siblings and I would miss. He would always be on the lookout for something, anything that was interesting. When he would see something that we missed he would always say, “what do you look at when you’re driving?!” (I swear that man never looks at the road while he drives!) I think my dad tries to see as many moments as he can, always.
I never really understood why little things and moments were so important until I came on the World Race. I didn’t understand just how important every day of my life could be. There have been so many moments that I have missed because my face is in my phone or I’m glued to my computer.
Last month in Costa Rica was a month of missed moments. There were so many times when I chose to go on the internet or take a nap when in reality I could have been out in the community meeting people and spreading Jesus’ love. Moments and relationships were missed. We lived in a backpacker, hippie town that had people coming in and out daily. These people were searching for something. They were wandering looking for adventure and fulfillment. I could have helped them find what they were looking for: Jesus. But I missed these opportunities and relationships.
Last month came and went and I learned from it. I learned that I have to be aware of what’s happening around me so I don’t miss moments or relationships. So this month I am challenging myself and you to stop and smell the roses. See what’s going on around you and stop and embrace it. Make the moments count.
