In Kenya, most days are so busy. They are so full with people, boys to take care of, young people to love, things to do. Here, it’s just the opposite- I have time!
And it’s funny because after awhile, I found myself wishing this time away, wanting the next place, the next season-to be in Kenya again. I’m not super futuristic, but sometimes I still struggle with waiting well. Enjoying the moment. Rest.
My achiever, highly motivated self sees rest as a negative thing, always wanting to do, to accomplish. And there are parts of that that are surely beautiful-it’s a part of how God designed me.
But what I praised God for most (time) at the beginning now frustrates me. I’m like, enough’s enough. I want to get back to the busyness of Kenya life. But I assure you, as soon as I get there, after a few days I will be wishing for time and definitely some alone time!
What do I miss out on when I’m wishing this time away? Today. His Presence today. His heart and passions today. The people I’m around today.
I don’t want to miss out on Him today and all He has because I’m looking past Him to something else…
Today is all I have, and I will live fully in the here and now. Will you commit to doing this with me?
