I think a lot about the verse in Colossians that says, "Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the BEST use of the time."(Verse 5, ESV)
Or as the New Living Translation says, "Live wisely among those who are not believers, & make the most of every opportunity."
I want to live a life that makes the m o s t of every single opportunity.
My prayer is the I would grow today and this summer in making the best use of my time. to be present. to serve and to watch. to listen. to put down my phone & love. to enjoy those that are right in front of me. to notice the needs that God has brought across my path. I'm convinced that God wants us to meet needs every single day.
I want to be awake//aware//present so that I don't miss those. I think the deep joys of life are found when we move past ourselves and focus on loving others. This is a struggle for me, but I'm learning.
On Thursday night I was standing under an overhang outside of P.F. Changs(with our dachshund dottie). Brian was inside getting our takeout order and it was pouring down rain. the all of a sudden crazy rain. A older lady poked her head out the door and saw how horrible the rain was... I asked her, "I have an umbrella here--can I walk you to your car?" She looked kind of surprised and quickly said Yes. She grabbed my arm and we went for it together with the dog in my other arm. We did some small talk and laughed about rain, and hair and her dog back home. And I got her to her car dry! It was a sweet moment. The kind of moment that makes you smile for the rest of the day. She was so thankful and I was so happy.
I want to be aware of those little moments & the big moments that are surely always around me. I get so caught up in the days agenda that I miss SO many little moments...I don't want to look at instagram too much that I miss living real life moments with those around me. {I love instagram by the way- it's a favorite...I just have to be careful how much time I spend with it;)}
Join me in praying today and this summer, "God help me be present. To be aware of the needs around me. Help me not MISS one thing you want me to do today. Help me be sensitive to your Spirit. And help me be present with you God."
I think as we focus on Him and pray to be AWAKE to the moments we will surely see sweet things happen.
