Stay Present

Yesterday morning I was driving to the first of many appointments for the day.  My mind was wandering through the to do list and figuring out the best way to accomplish what needed doing and getting to the places that needed getting to.  I was getting exhausted just thinking about it all, and I wasn't even doing the first task yet!  LOL 

Well, God, as He always does set out to bring me back to the present.  On the radio came the song "Keep Me in the Moment" by Jeremy Camp.  And boy did I need to hear that!  

It's so easy to get ahead of ourselves.  Our minds race through the day, focused on what has to be done instead of what we are doing.  And I have to wonder, how much are we missing by doing that?  Are we missing a lesson God wants to teach us, a person He wants us to help, a blessing He wants us to have or even missing His very Presence in our day.  Are we missing joyful moments with loved ones, meeting a new friend, enjoying a sunset or just taking in the peace of God.  This makes me very sad.  I don't want to miss anything the Lord has for me, especially His sweet Presence in my every moment.   Should we not keep ourselves focused in the moment, taking time to savor our days as gifts from our Father?  Should we not keep an eye open to His hand, His heart and His will as we walk through the tasks of our day?  As I get older I find multi-tasking to be a little more difficult.  LOL   Maybe that's God's way of telling me to keep my mind on what I am doing right then, and be open to His design for that space of time.   In doing that I can remain in peace instead of worrying the hours away with the list of things to accomplish.  And in doing that I have space in my head and heart to hear His voice so I can follow His leading, which may be something entirely different than I have planned.  

What a sweet reminder this was.  I love hearing the voice of God, love His patient instruction which I need so often.  

Thank You Lord, once again for the correction and encouragement You bring.  Keep me in the moment so I can hear Your voice, see Your hand and walk in Your Presence.  In Your Presence is peace and joy in abundance. What a beautiful way to live.  Please help me and all of us follow this plan of Yours.  Let us be lead by Your Spirit and remain focused on the moment in front of us.  It's in Jesus Name I pray.  Amen.

Remain in the moments.