Little Moments

 A verse, a Facebook post, a quiet moment.   Common everyday moments that we so often miss.  These are God visits.  And their sweetness is soul warming, comforting, peace giving.   

Lately I’ve been stressing about the future.  We are nearing retirement and there is so much to plan for, so much to think about.  Physically I’ve been down and out causing more drain on my body and mind. Ugh.  I waffle between faith and fear.  But the Father hasn’t left me to drift alone in a sea of fretfulness.  He is right there, hand outstretched to rescue me and plant me on the shores of trust.  My part is to quit jumping back into that ocean.  Lol. I’m still working on this.  

“Why do you spend money for what is not bread and your wages for what does not satisfy?  Listen carefully to me and eat what is good and let your soul delight itself in abundance.”   Isaiah 55:2.  

What am I wasting my resources (spending my peace as it were) worrying about the future.   Housing prices, will we have enough, will the timing be okay....?  Why am I not feasting on God’s faithfulness?  Letting my soul delight in His love and wisdom.  

“The whole purpose of God in redemption is to make us holy and restore us to the image of God.  To accomplish this He disengages us from earthly ambitions and draws us away from the cheap and unworthy prizes that worldly men set their hearts upon.”  A.W. Tiger.  

What is my heart set upon?   Financial security?  Ease? Worldly concerns?   This is not God’s purpose or goal for me.  It shouldn’t be mine either.  We are told in Matthew 6:33 Seek the kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.   That’s all I need to focus on.  Seeking for God’s purpose and He will take care of my concerns.  

This morning as I stood caring for some foster kittens, I reveled in the stillness of the moment, serenaded by birdsong.   It reminded me of God’s promise in Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds.  They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your Heavenly Father feeds them.  And aren’t you far more valuable to Him then they are?  

God is so good.  Why do we so often run from trusting Him?   Why do we waste our peace chasing worry?   We are not called to this!   

Lord, thank You as always for Your patience and Your care.  Keep my mind focused on You instead of the worries and concerns of this world. Help us all to trust You more and make Your kingdom the priority in our lives.  This world is so passing, so temporary.  And yes we want to be cared for and blessed.  But that is Your job not ours.  You will lead us and direct us in the way we should go.  Lord I ask for forgiveness in worrying and not trusting.  Thank You again for these sweet moments.  Help each of us to be on the look out for them!   In Jesus Name.  Amen.  

Exercise faith today.