These days my concept of time has been defined a little differently.
In terms of time it has been easy for me to look ahead. My mind tends to think along the lines of “This time next year”….. Fill in the blank. I will be six months into the World Race and this particular month next year will find myself in South Africa. Oh, how different life is going to look as I sit here in Panera Bread writing this blog over a blueberry muffin.
But in looking ahead I don’t want to miss NOW.
I was sharing with a friend the other day how I’m finding myself in an interesting season, a quiet one. It’s been a challenge for me personally, whereas my personality is a type that thrives on go go go. I’ve found myself having a lot of alone time. The calendar has been a little less filled and I’ve just found myself alone with my thoughts more than I care for.
Frankly, it bothered me.
BUTTTTT, I was given some perspective and some wise advice. EMBRACE IT. Because there will be 11 months where I will be surrounded by people, ALL THE TIME, and the switch will flip and I’ll be craving at moments for what once bothered me.
I don’t want to miss what God is trying to teach me in the quiet. I want to be tuned in to what my purpose is, what he’s speaking to me, right here, right now, for the remaining time I’m here in Tennessee in the months leading up to my leaving. My purpose doesn’t start the moment I get on that plane to head out for a year. It’s now, as I type. I want to invest in others, invest in myself, invest in God, in my day-to-day, people that come in my path. Say yes to what will fill my heart up, and no to what needs to be said no to.
Time is non-refundable, Lord help live this time of preparation with intention.
