Hammer time…
I think it’s time…
Time to stop…Time to stop living in the future and start living in the moment…
Now, keep in mind that when I say I should be “living in the moment” I don’t mean the cliché “living in the moment” where you suddenly become impulsive and every shred of common sense/ability to make wise decisions goes out the window. Rather, what I mean by “living in the moment” is the ability to appreciate what’s happening around me at the present moment in time and NOT be so focused on the way things are “not” at the present moment in time. And let’s be real; it’s no fun to be focused on what’s not happening.
Ordinarily I consider myself to be a very thankful person – after all to deny God thanksgiving would actually be to deny Him of His goodness over all things. And in all things God works for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). All things. Perhaps living in the moment for me means living in a place of thankfulness more consistently. How can I really be living in a state of thankfulness when I’m busy grumbling….or worrying….or whatever it is my head (or mouth) wants to do at the time. And if I’m always focused on the future, I need to be carefull that I don’t miss the awesomeness of what’s right in front of me.
Time to be consistent with thankfulness.
What if….
What if right now – right where I’m at, doing what I’m doing right now is EXACTLY where I need to be and doing what I need to be doing. Just living. Just trusting. Just believing. What if I stopped listing to others who tell me I need to do this, or that, or be involved in this thing, or that thing to be someone who’s actually making a difference. Why should the walk I’m walking, or the ministry I’m doing, or the leadership I’m doing look like anyone elses? Why would it NOT be unique?
What if it’s all really very simple?
Just live. Just let God tell you who you are. Just let Him love you. Just let yourself be loved. Just let Him do it. Just be who He created you to be and enjoy the things He created you to enjoy.
Don’t worry about a wife (if you’re a guy that is….flip it for the ladies out there…oh, and if you ARE married – be concerned about your spouse). Don’t worry about a house. Don’t worry about this or that. Don’t worry about what you don’t have and what others do have. They’re them and you’re you.
That’s the way it should be…and it’s beautiful. Not shameful.
