One Step At A Time

I have been so guilty of wishing my life away.  On Mondays, I am ready for Friday. When I start a long drive, I am ready to reach my destination.  And when I am hungry and no food is on hand, I am counting the seconds until I can get my fill.  But here lately, I have come to realize that I need to slow down and appreciate each moment as it comes.

That is a tall order for me.  It is much easier said than done.  I have lists and goals and calendars and ideas.  I am a woman on a mission.  A woman of purpose.  No time for half stepping…or at least it fells like half stepping.  If I am not rushing to my next task, I feel uneasy.  I question if I am doing enough.

While it is true that I am on a mission, being present in the here and now matters.  The reality is that there is no guarantee that I will be able to check off everything on MY list.  In my hurry to get things accomplished, I could very well be missing out on the joy of simple things on the journey.  The small moments.  The moments that we will not get back.

The past couple of years of my life have been filled with growth and transitions.  I have faced many challenges and experienced some unforgettable sweet moments.  Reflecting on the progress that has occurred in my life in the small moments put a smile on my face.  So today, find joy in the moments on the way to your destination.  Find peace even when you cannot check off that item on your to-do list.  God has ordained our steps, and we would be wise to appreciate each one of them.  #wepreach