Tuesday 24 January 2023

ENJOY THE MOMENT

Psalm 118:24 This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.

Someone mentioned to me that as they were sitting looking out the window they just stopped and thanked the Lord for that moment in time. They weren't obsessing about the past, or worrying about the future, just enjoying that moment. The sun was shining after incessant rain, the frost was beautiful as it lay over the whole garden and he was filled with gratefulness for what he had.

We can all do that at any time by stopping and breathing in 'the moment'. Have you ever been with someone but not really been listening because our thoughts have gone somewhere else? Or eating but not even noticing what we're eating because we're thinking about the next thing to do?

God wants us to enjoy today, this moment and not miss it. He gave us each and every day as a gift from Him and we wont be able to get it back again, so let's find the joy and contentment in it. 

A grateful heart blesses God because He knows we're not wasting what He has given us. He says to be thankful in all circumstances which means there must be something to be thankful for, if we'll take the time to look for it.😊

Yesterday my friend shared a photo of the first snowdrops in her garden and she called it a 'treasure' she found. She knows how to enjoy the moment better than anyone I know.😊

 

Let's stop now and again, close our eyes, smell the lovely cooking smells knowing there's food on the table, listen to birdsong as we walk, music playing, or peace and quiet. Thankful we can see and hear, thankful for Jesus and His forgiveness.

The Lord has given us today and it's our choice what we do with it, but I know we'll be much happier if we're grateful for it and look for all the little things He blesses us with.😊 I hope you enjoy your day, and take time to notice and enjoy your 'moments' too.😊

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