Fully Present

I am being reminded to be fully present where I am, with what I am doing, and who I am with.

April 21

I did my moment by moment surrender again today. The first thing I like to do every morning is to read my Bible and spend time with God. After that, I wasn't sure if I was up to doing the zoom bible study I am in. So, when a friend asked me about the login information I knew I needed to log in myself. Boy, am I glad I did. Trust in His Character and not what He does, or doesn't do. After the bible study on zoom, my brain was shooting off a mile a minute in a thousand different directions. So I went for a walk. I thought if I walk and worship, my thoughts will settle and God can direct me. And that he did. I called my best friend in Florida and walked some more. As we talked, I felt settled and at peace. Each time I finished one activity, He told me the next thing I should do. Sometimes it is just to be present with family, sometimes it is household chore. I am being reminded to be fully present where I am, with what I am doing, and who I am with. I am not planning what I will do next or trying to squeeze something else in while talking to family. The last thing I got accomplished today, is designing the prayer Walk cards I want to put on the trails in our neighborhood! I let Him direct what scripture to include, without getting too obsessed, because they are all good. But, also know that he knows who will read them and what they need to hear. This is a new rhythm of life, and trusting the Holy Spirit is revealing how much I really do want to control, and how much of my worth has been tied to what I do. I am letting it all go.