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I watched a very little person in a very full bathtub. He kept pointing to the faucet and saying more-more. His dad tried to get him to play in the water he had, but the more-more chorus continued. I understand. I sing that chorus, too.
Father, just for today, I very much want to relax and enjoy the gifts You’ve already given me.
“Sing to the Lord a new song.” Psalm 96:1
When you hurry through the hours just to get things done, at the end of the day you have a bunch of check marks. Joy is better.
“It is not a good plan to be in haste to perform any action that it may be the sooner over.” Madame Guyon
“The fruit of the Spirit is . . . joy. . . .” Galatians 5:22
If we saw the one great thing, our tails would wag a lot more.
“We seldom realize our preciousness. We are so busy, so occupied with many little things, that we are blind to the one great thing.” Dr. Gerald May
“You are precious in My sight -- greatly loved and treasured.” Isaiah 43:4
When something (like snow) changes your plans, you have a choice. You can resist and regret and resent what you can’t change (which is exhausting and not particularly fruitful), or you can accept it arms-wide-open and see what happens next.
“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change. . . .” AA Serenity Prayer
“We are powerless . . . , but our eyes are on You.” 2 Chronicles 20:12
Today will probably be one task after another. You could say a quick thank-you after you finish each one, or you could just push doggedly from one to the other (and wonder tonight why you didn’t get more done).
“I will give thanks to You. . . .” Psalm 139:14
“The actors undoubtedly needed to hear our gratitude, but what brought us to our feet was our need to express gratitude. Expressing gratitude completes the experience.” Br. Curtis Almquist
How would it feel if somebody invited you to give yourself permission to enjoy one thing at a time today?
“Why not give up multi-tasking and try focusing on one thing at a time? . . . [T]ry to be fully present, appreciating every aspect of the task before [you], and giving thanks to God for the skill to do it. . . . [G]ive yourself permission to enjoy the task.” Br. David Vryhoff
“Rejoice. . . . Give thanks. . . .” 1 Thessalonians 5:16, 18
