God's Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement
Dear Friend,
There are many moments in life when we lose perspective of what's mostimportant. We become so focused on what needs to be done that we do nottake the time to stop and enjoy right now. We miss the many opportunitiesto enjoy the beauty of God's creation that surrounds us. We get it in ourminds that enjoying today is a far-off reality not meant for us right now.We believe the lie that enjoying today must wait until some event mustfirst take place. We believe that we cannot enjoy today until we have ourhealth restored, or until we're able to retire or maybe when the kids gooff to college. That is a falsity that many of us have adopted notrealizing that tomorrow is not promised to us. (Matthew 6:34) (Habakkuk 3:17-19)
We have today and only today to enjoy right now. We should never postponethe joy of today for our tomorrows because our tomorrows may never come.Instead of rushing through your days, I encourage you to slow down, lookaround you and see what you haven't seen before. Enjoy the season you'rein, appreciate what you have right now and see with refreshed eyes whatyou have only glanced over in the past. By being determined to enjoyright now, you will find your life much more enjoyable and fulfilled andyou will see the problems that once looked so great diminish in comparison.
I hope this message encourages and inspires your heart to not rush throughyour days, but rather see the beauty that surrounds you and enjoy rightnow to its fullest.
PAY ATTENTION
God gave me another gentle reminder of what is essential this morning. Iwas rushing around trying to get too many things done at once and not doingany of them very well. As I was about to start my next chore, though, Icaught a glimpse of brilliant light shining through my living room window.The sun had just risen over the mountains and was shining brightly down onthe Earth. It’s glorious, golden beams were joyfully waking the world.Seeing this I walked out on my front porch to take a break from doing andspend some time living.
The sky was the purest blue imaginable. The air was so fresh and cool thatI breathed in deeply with delight. I listened to the birds singing happilyin the nearby trees as they greeted the morning. I then stood for awhilepaying attention to this wonderful world God has given us. Before I wentback inside I told God just how much I loved Him and thanked Him again formy life.
Life is so full of beauty, wonder, and delight. Life is so full ofkindness, peace, and happiness. Life is so full of love and joy. God hasgiven us a world overflowing with good things for us to rejoice in. It isup to us, however, to pay attention to them. It is up to us to take theminto our hearts, souls, and minds. And it is up to us to share them withthe world.
Don’t go through life too busy to see that essential wonder and beautyaround you then. Pay attention to it. Pay attention to that goldensunlight and brilliant blue sky. Pay attention to that first flower pokingits head through the dirt in the Spring. Pay attention to that smilingchild wanting to play and laugh with you. Pay attention to that beautiful,old soul sharing stories about his life with you. Pay attention to thosepeople who are reaching out to you and offering to share their love andjoy with you. Pay attention to the glorious love that God freely offersyou every second of your life. Life is too short not to pay attention.
By Joseph J. Mazzella
http://www.godswork.org/
Dear Friend,
There are many moments in life when we lose perspective of what's mostimportant. We become so focused on what needs to be done that we do nottake the time to stop and enjoy right now. We miss the many opportunitiesto enjoy the beauty of God's creation that surrounds us. We get it in ourminds that enjoying today is a far-off reality not meant for us right now.We believe the lie that enjoying today must wait until some event mustfirst take place. We believe that we cannot enjoy today until we have ourhealth restored, or until we're able to retire or maybe when the kids gooff to college. That is a falsity that many of us have adopted notrealizing that tomorrow is not promised to us. (Matthew 6:34) (Habakkuk 3:17-19)
We have today and only today to enjoy right now. We should never postponethe joy of today for our tomorrows because our tomorrows may never come.Instead of rushing through your days, I encourage you to slow down, lookaround you and see what you haven't seen before. Enjoy the season you'rein, appreciate what you have right now and see with refreshed eyes whatyou have only glanced over in the past. By being determined to enjoyright now, you will find your life much more enjoyable and fulfilled andyou will see the problems that once looked so great diminish in comparison.
I hope this message encourages and inspires your heart to not rush throughyour days, but rather see the beauty that surrounds you and enjoy rightnow to its fullest.
PAY ATTENTION
God gave me another gentle reminder of what is essential this morning. Iwas rushing around trying to get too many things done at once and not doingany of them very well. As I was about to start my next chore, though, Icaught a glimpse of brilliant light shining through my living room window.The sun had just risen over the mountains and was shining brightly down onthe Earth. It’s glorious, golden beams were joyfully waking the world.Seeing this I walked out on my front porch to take a break from doing andspend some time living.
The sky was the purest blue imaginable. The air was so fresh and cool thatI breathed in deeply with delight. I listened to the birds singing happilyin the nearby trees as they greeted the morning. I then stood for awhilepaying attention to this wonderful world God has given us. Before I wentback inside I told God just how much I loved Him and thanked Him again formy life.
Life is so full of beauty, wonder, and delight. Life is so full ofkindness, peace, and happiness. Life is so full of love and joy. God hasgiven us a world overflowing with good things for us to rejoice in. It isup to us, however, to pay attention to them. It is up to us to take theminto our hearts, souls, and minds. And it is up to us to share them withthe world.
Don’t go through life too busy to see that essential wonder and beautyaround you then. Pay attention to it. Pay attention to that goldensunlight and brilliant blue sky. Pay attention to that first flower pokingits head through the dirt in the Spring. Pay attention to that smilingchild wanting to play and laugh with you. Pay attention to that beautiful,old soul sharing stories about his life with you. Pay attention to thosepeople who are reaching out to you and offering to share their love andjoy with you. Pay attention to the glorious love that God freely offersyou every second of your life. Life is too short not to pay attention.
By Joseph J. Mazzella
http://www.godswork.org/
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