From The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan:
“Waiting implies anticipation of something else; that this moment is not the moment. It implies that the expected thing, the hoped-for thing, is yet to arrive, that the present is only preliminary to the future.”
When I read this, I was stopped in my tracks. This is me! It seems I am always waiting. I am waiting to wear my bathing suit until I lose a few more pounds, waiting to have people over for dinner until I clean the house, waiting to pursue my hobbies until I have more time. I realized, after reading this quote, that I am missing being fully present in this day because I am focused on the future. How much have I missed because I am not aware of what is right in front of me? When I look to the future, I cannot see clearly. It rarely turns out the way I think it will. But I do have the chance to see what is right in front of me, what is happening right here, right now.
I've started asking God to help me stay in this day, in this hour, in this moment.
Think about asking God, today, to help you keep focused on the now…not in the future, not in the past, but in the present, because the present is more than enough.
Peace,
Deb
Monday, May 19, 2008
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Posted by deb at 12:01 AM
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Wow, this reminder hits close to home. Aren't we always waiting for something, to be old enough to drive, graduate, get married,have kids, own a house... the list goes on. We are always waiting for the next thing to be better than what we currently have. I remember when Tyler was little the older women would say enjoy every minute now he will grow up so soon, now I get it. Time to be mindful and enjoy this moment as the gift I have been given and as the person God has created me to be to receive it. Thanks, Kimberly
This is a good reminder. Thanks.
This is exactly what I have been sensing that God wants me to change in my life. I am always looking ahead to tomorrow, next week, next year and even 10 years from now. I'm not sure why my mind takes me there, but it does. Meanwhile I am so often missing what God has for me right in this moment. I am trying to be more aware of being fully present in the moment, looking for what God has for me in each and every conversation and interaction during the day. When I am able to practice this, I find I worry less and am at peace more.
This is exactly what I have been sensing that God wants me to change in my life. I am always looking ahead to tomorrow, next week, next year and even 10 years from now. I'm not sure why my mind takes me there, but it does. Meanwhile I am so often missing what God has for me right in this moment. I am trying to be more aware of being fully present in the moment, looking for what God has for me in each and every conversation and interaction during the day. When I am able to practice this, I find I worry less and am at peace more.
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