Trying to Live in the Moment

Why is it so hard to be content and faithful with what is put in front of me?  To focus on the moment rather than the dwell in the past or push into future?  To be at peace with the here and now rather than wishing for what is yet to come?  

Do you ever find yourself in this place too?  Days when, like me, you allow your days to end  in frustration, exasperation and despair all because of the unknown?  But isn’t each day unknown?  Aren’t things in life continually changing?  

So right now, I choose to stop and pause in the known.  God has called me to be a wife and mom.  He has placed a call on my heart to reach out to women...  to share my messy yet beautiful life and walk through it with others.  To teach His Word.  To encourage others.  

He has blessed me with an amazing husband of 15 years and three thoughtful, silly, rambunctious children.  God alone can meet the needs of my heart.  He alone can fill the empty places deep within.  He alone is enough.

What is your known?  What are your blessings?  What can you refocus on?  

In this moment of refocus, I am content.  In this moment, I realize how blessed I am.  In this moment, I find rest for my weary heart and racing mind.  

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Lord,

How do I stay in the moment?  I’m wired to multi-task...  to plan ahead...  to problem solve.  But living this way is exhausting.  My mind never pauses.  My body doesn’t rest.  

Everything which concerns me is really none of my concern.  The burdens I carry I have piled upon myself.  So, tonight, I lay it down again.  Thank you for allowing me to continually lay it down.  I’m sorry I pick it back up without even realizing it.  Without consciously seeing what I’m doing.

You offer me rest.  You have spoken over me time and again.  You have been so good and gracious.  Forgive me for my wandering heart.  Forgive me for looking beyond what You have placed before me.  Thank you for realigning me  once again.  It is in You I place my trust.  It is in You I place my hope.  It is in You I place my dreams.  

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My Child,

Listen to My voice more than the thoughts spinning in your mind.  My Word gives clarity.  My presence always brings peace.  Dwell in Me.  Look for the treasures.  Be grateful for what You are given today.  Do not fret over what may be coming tomorrow.  I will give you the wisdom you need to carry you through every tomorrow.  I will meet every need you will encounter in your future.  I will bring about justice where it is due.  

You truly have no reason to worry about tomorrow.  I am your God.  I am your Father.  I am the Author of your every tomorrow.  I am already there.  I am also here.  I will not fail you.  

Be present with me.  Do you hear Me?  I’m calling.  I’m leading.  Be faithful with what I put in front of you and do not worry about anything else.  Seek Me.  I hold you in My hand.  You are safe.  You are protected.  Rest, Child.  Rest. (Deut. 31:8; Psalm 11:7, 32:7, 119:57-58, 139:5; Philippians 4:7, 19; John 6:44; Matthew 6:25-34;  1 Thessalonians 5:18; Jeremiah 18:6; Hebrews 13:5; James 1:5, 3:17)

Your I AM