Fog

Yesterday's "Jesus Calling" really resonated with me.  It's something I've been trying to become proficient at for the last couple of years, with varying degrees of success.  Staying in the moment.

I have a tendency to look ahead....not way into the future, but just for the day's "to do" list.  "I have to do this; I need to get this done," statements run round and round in my head (I believe there is a very well worn rut in my brain for these words).   I've already done it this morning...waking up making the list in my head (actually, that started last night)...many times I even write it down.  I don't consider that last part a bad thing, it does help me to remember what's on the agenda for the day....anyone who knows me knows I have no memory!!  LOL  But, it's the stressing over it, the "I gotta...I gotta..." attitude that creates discord, havoc and stress in my heart, day and mind.  It steals my peace.

So when I read the words in the devotional yesterday morning, I was once again reminded (we just mentioned my bad memory) that I needed to stay in the moment and focus on Jesus.  "As you look at the day before you, you see a twisted, complicated path....You wonder how you can possibly find your way through that maze."  Sarah Young then reminds us that we are to recall the promises of the Lord for guidance and His presence with us.  "As you look again at the path ahead, you notice that a peaceful fog has settled over it, obscuring your view.  You can see only a few steps in front of you, so you turn your attention more fully to Me and begin to enjoy My presence."  All I am required to do is look to the Lord, then take the next step in my day.  In that way, task by task, encounter by encounter, moment by moment the day will unfold under His leadership and in His glory and plan.

"To do" lists aren't a bad thing.  They help us remember, keep us on track. I need them desperately! But I think it's releasing them into the hands of Jesus and going with the flow, His flow, that is the key to keeping the day peaceful, joyful and fruitful.

Lord, keep me focused on You, one step at a time.  Thank You for this reminder once again.  I think I will put it on my "to do" list.  LOL