Gift of the Moment

Moments become the headlines of our day.
There are those times life becomes more about getting through the day and the moment is missed-

Overslept . . . household in chaos.

Bills due . . . money in short supply.

Overeating, barely-exercising . . . headed for health problems. 

Irritated, complaining, angry at one another . . . wanting to be free.

But.  When we live with intention there is a change in how the moment is lived-- 

Woke up with anticipation . . . lived each moment to the fullest.

Generous with  . . . time, talent, and resources.

Consciously eating well, working out, choosing healthy living, 

Grateful for friends and family . . . forgiving and loving.

The way we live the days of our lives is the way we spend the time we are given.  There are days we forget the little things matter, forgetting daily details are important to pay attention to, forgetting every moment fits together to define our life, a gift to be savored, intentionally experienced, and appreciated.

Consider.

When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—

      the moon and the stars you set in place—

 what are mere mortals that you should think about them,

      human beings that you should care for them?

 Yet you made them only a little lower than God

      and crowned them with glory and honor.

 You gave them charge of everything you made,

      putting all things under their authority— (Psalm 8: 3-6, NLT)

The work of God in each moment of the day is a gift.  Life changes when we begin the day with anticipation, when we realize God is the maker of the moment, when we are grateful for the gift.

I have learned that when I take time to stop during the day, to intentionally become aware of the presence of God, to give Him thanks for the moment, my perspective changes because it is no longer about me, but about Him, as well as who and what, He has put on my path.

Stop.  Breathe.  Notice.  Intentionally become aware of the presence of God and His gift of this day.  Give thanks.  And, when possible, celebrate.

Learning to Kickstart the day with aware of the gift of the moment,
Kerrie

(written by Kerrie Carlisle Palmer © 2011 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED)