All our days have become similar and familiar. The routine has become almost robotish (new word I just invented). Our days are planned out, usually by someone’s agenda, instead of your own. Yet, all were caused by some choices that we made. The kids have their agenda/schedule, then the spouses… usually in that order, which is unfortunate in itself (Guilty!). Then there is work, school, sickness… the list goes on! Makes me wanna stay in bed, just thinking about it. There is a lot of joy in that chaotic life and memories are made but….
Sometimes we need to stop, seriously! I have recently stopped… stepped out of the box (not that I was ever really in it) and into the midst of uncertainty. No schedule, no demands, no appointments…. Just stillness! Oh there is always uncertainty, but luckily when we are busy, we don’t have to deal with it. Just so you know… it’s there. No guarantees. I’m not trying to scare ya, but slap you into reality. We have no idea what tomorrow will bring. That’s really kinda exciting. Gives you a reason to do someone of those things you have always wanted to do.
Back to getting out of bed…I am just now realizing how important the morning is, especially those first moments of time, when we wake up. It is a make or break moment in time for that day. Think about it… God calls for the sun to rise… just for us! He is eager for us to wake up and talk with him.
Motivation becomes different. Makes me want to make something happen… not just let it happen. I don’t want to waste a day like today. I am sitting here now on my screen porch waiting for that sunrise… (They are all so different). You have to be still to see it, you know? What will today bring? There it is again, uncertainty! I am blessed, for a time, to be still. It is amazing! I am being forced to think. What do I want, what do I enjoy, what are my passions, what will I be when I grow up (ok… that’s pushing it!)… There is peace in knowing that even though I am in my midst of uncertainty on a daily basis, that …
God is certain! Peace!
“This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it” Psalm 118:24