What's On My Mind...

"For I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted) in whatever state I am." ~ Philippians 4:11

Today, I am making the decision to enjoy the journey. In my life...I often become preoccupied with the "planned destination", forgetting the consequence of a "fast-pace" day. All it takes to begin is ~ a choice...a deliberate decision. After all, what will matter at the end of this journey?
What will matter is not what I bought but what I built...not what I got but what I gave.
What will matter is not my success but my significance...not my competence but my character.
Enjoying the journey doesn't happen by accident. It's not a matter of circumstance...but of choice.
Today, I'm reminded to live each day as though God is constantly paying attention...
...because he is.
Yesterday morning…while I was getting ready for the day, Lilee was rambling on about, well…everything she could think of. About the time I think she’s about to wrap it up…she shifts her focus. She then begins to share a little wish (one that I’m choosing not to share…so I can keep it close to my heart). We both giggle.
Instead of taking the wheel of her little wish (which I often, as her mom, feel the need to direct the sails) something made me take a step back. So, I tell her…“Pray about it Lilee, and tell Jesus what your hoping for”, thinking she would simply include that in her prayer before bed tonight. I was wrong…
A few minutes went by and as I’m walking down the hall, I see her…kneeling at the foot of her bed…
…hands folded, eyes closed, head up…whispering her prayer.
I knew then…God was reminding me to step back and enjoy the moments…the journey…this life. By doing so, I allow Him to reveal His grace…uncovering moments that I'm normally too preoccupied to see.