Are you Here, It's NOW

   Today is happening. All around us, today is happening. Question: Did you show up for today? What I mean is, so much of our lives is spent planning and scheduling for tomorrow, the next day, even the next couple of months-it is dizzying. I am wondering did we "schedule" the time to just BE in today....in the here and now?
   
   I have often said I can't live my life any faster than the present moment.  Then I will think to myself how did all of tomorrow's cares get wrapped up in my today? The silliest little details can become overwhelming and out of control once they start piling up. Laundry, bills, family obligations, what to wear, what to eat, meetings, work projects...the list is endless. Yes, we all have our responsibilities, but God never intended for our lives to be consumed by strenuous 'doing'. We are after all, human BEings.

                .........And He says, “Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10)
   
   In the here and now is my heartbeat, people's laughs, my smile to a random stranger that really needed it. Those stolen moments when you stand outside on a beautiful spring day and take time to feel the breeze gently across your face. That is all part of the gift of today. I believe one of life's enemies is named 'Distraction' and it takes so many forms. As long as distraction can keep sweeping you up in the plotting and planning of life, you're missing all the wonderful little nuggets that were meant for your today.


Embrace your here and now.

Taking Turns Gracefully

      I work at the corner of a rather dangerous intersection. This particular day after getting my morning coffee, I was waiting to crossover in to my office lot. The traffic had piled up in front of me and despite a generous gap left open, the way was not clear to see any people turning the corner on the other side of the street. I sat and thought to myself, sometimes it's dangerous when you can't see the turns ahead. When you don't know what's coming at you, it can be scary! I knew it was better to wait until the light changed, the cars would file past me and I could see to cross safely. Otherwise, the risk would be too great.

       
   So how do you take turns gracefully? What happens when there's an opening in your life, but you're feeling unsure of what the risk may be to crossover?  I am reminded of one of my most favorite scriptures Proverbs 3:5  (Taken from the Message Bible)"Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; He's the one who will keep you on track." Another version states "Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take".  How marvelous. We are not alone in these turns, these decisions.  Our Heavenly Father is right there with us to instruct, prompt, lovingly lead us. 

     

   What is the key to taking your turns? TRUST in the Lord God with all your heart.