I wake up many times a day. I find myself looking at something and realize that I have fallen asleep to life’s wonders. The wind brushes my face. I look up and see its movement in the trees. I catch a whiff of a magnolia bloom in the breeze. My Father whispers to me, "Wake up and join me in the moment. Don’t miss
“Wake! Why are you sleeping?” Jesus Conversations Within” ts 5/22/26
I often find that my resolve at the beginning of the day is not nearly as resolved at the end of the day. Perhaps I should begin my days in the evening. Someone suggested that if you want to establish a new habit, attach it to something you already do every day. Since I already see my resolve dwindle in the evening let me use it to re-resolve that very moment.
"My strength is made perfect in weakness."
Learning how to let go of things outside your control is of great value if we want joy in life. Recognize the futility of trying to change what cannot be changed. Accept matters for what they are, and the wisdom that comes from trusting God's hand in all things.
"Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your
Time is one, if not our most important resource. Who is not guilty of spending it foolishly and wastefully. I can do nothing about past purchases, but I have everything to say about how I spend my time today. Time spent loving people is one of the few activities that is never wasted.
“Redeem your time because the days are evil.” Eph.5
It could happen anytime. It could happen today. When it happens, the only way I know to be prepared is to be found living in the fullness and freedom of Christ, this moment. Turn my thoughts of tomorrow into beneficial attitudes and actions right now.
“Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning,”
