It's been awhile since I've posted, but life got in the way!
A recent devotional I was reading by Suzie Eller simply stated 'live where you live'. She was possibly going to have to move and had such anxious thoughts about what the future would hold for her and what location, etc. But, she was losing sight of what was around her happening right this moment. A wonderful neighbor, a small child sharing her pet, the flowers blooming in the garden........
What a great reminder that while we are worrying about the future, the present is happening. We need to live where we are now, today. If we focus so much on tomorrow, we miss what is happening right now. So, I am determined to 'live where I live' and rather living with my thoughts and heart wrapped around what is yet to happen, I will begin my days asking God to show me His plan for the day and to help me accept it and not to miss the miracles all around me! I will celebrate the small gifts of this day.
Well, with that said we've had a lot going on. My thoughts have been focused on the future a lot and the days are flying by as I worry about what is to come. I finally got a job offer from the City of Riverside to help run a 9 hole golf course that they recently have taken back from a lessee. It looks like I will start on or around June 14th with the opening of the driving range. Looking forward to the new opportunity to work with the City and get this course back in shape and celebrating the challenge as well as getting a paycheck! We also are awaiting the birth of our new grandbaby girl whose arrival is quickly approaching, a visit from Leanna June 14th -21st, and then Makenzie and Gillie July 9-17th, lots of graduation celebrations, weddings and whatever else pops up over this summer. But, as I make plans that are necessary, I will not lose sight of what is happening right now, today and at this moment. I will rejoice in what miracles are taking place on this day.
One thing that we certainly enjoyed living in the moment was our trip this past weekend in Palm Springs for dad's annual CCCA conference What a wonderful time hanging out with family and relaxing around the pool. Just what we needed after moving into a new place, job searching, several unsuccessful job interviews in recent weeks and two car repairs that set us back a few dollars. It was a welcome getaway; we celebrated my new job, laughed a ton, enjoyed meeting new friends and being with family - we certainly just lived in the moment.
I'm hoping that I can learn to 'live where I live' without my thoughts constanty wandering to the future. I may miss something special that God has planned for me!
Dear Lord, help me to be content where I am and thankful for this day that you have set for me to enjoy!
This scripture from Philippians may help us all focus on today's events and keep our minds and anxious thoughts away from the future.
"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." Philippians 4:11 (NIV)
