The past week, I've come to realize something that I think we all notice but maybe brush off again and again due to busy schedules and life in general. How often do we pay attention to the little moments in life? And I don't just mean the ones we all call significant like your kids first steps or words or the first date etc. I mean in our every day lives , the little moments and the little blessings. I feel like when we look around we have so much to be thankful for, so many little blessings that we may not usually count as "blessings". How often do we actually take the time to look at the stars on a clear night? Or go enjoy the park or nature reserve near by? How about just playing with your pets? Or spending time with a friend, girlfriend/boyfriend or loved one? So many little moments that either go by without us realizing or moments that we neglect to actually put in the effort to enjoy. How many parents actually make date night a priority with their spouse? Yes life's busy and your family comes first but you cant let that erode the relationship you are continually trying to build with your husband or wife. These things that seem like such little deals right now are what make the biggest most beautiful memories down the road. Hey guys out there how long has it been since you surprised your girl with a cute post on insta or your social media account? Not gonna lie when I say girls like to be shown off haha. Ladies how long since you have planned a day to put aside all the drama we constantly have and really focus on that relationship your building? And aside from relationships how long has it been since the guys and girls out there have planned a day just for your guys or in the girls case, how about your "squad." I feel like relationships are something in our lives that thanks to being busy we often neglect without even realizing it. What I wonder though, if you don't have relationships than what kind of life are you living? Having no one to share the happy moments, and life's little blessing with, doesn't sound like a very full life to me. The point is that no matter your schedule don't forget to enjoy the little things right around you and make sure the loved ones in your life know that you care because we aren't promised tomorrow, we only have right now. The time we are given right now is called the present because this time, its a gift and how we use it is up to us. If we don't make it known to our loved ones that we love them then we may never get the chance ,they cant read minds nor should they have to. So take your present and make it into the gift that it was meant to be. I encourage you to take some time, look at the stars and maybe even invite someone special to take in the blessing with you. <3
There have been several topics on my mind and heart the last week. So I pray right now that God present them here the way he wants them written and understood. One topic I'm sure I've touched on before is uncertainty, however I feel it is more relevant now than possibly ever. In this world the only certainty we havw perhaps is uncertainty, key words here; this world. As I've mulled this topic over in my mind a couple things have become clear: -uncertainty forces growth of faith. -community and relationships are of utmost importance. -In an uncertain world and constantly uncertain times, we as humans need Jesus, our rock and savior more then ever before. -Lastly (for now) we need to be building our boats to withstand rough waters every day even as the water is still so that when the inevitable tsunami hits, the storm of life won't wash us away. This analogy sums up most of the main points, together with those whom we are building relationships, we should be building...
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