Resolved, never to lose one moment of time; but improve it the most profitable way I possibly can.
Preparing for a wedding has been, at times, overwhelmingly busy! I keep asking people to pray for me to really enjoy this season...with only a 4 month engagement I knew it would fly past us and I would be tempted to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of planning, losing sweet moments with the man of my dreams.
We are reading book after book, picking wedding invitations, sending out save the dates, choosing cakes and flowers and clothing and gifts not to mention scuba certification and salsa dancing classes!!! Seriously my life is so much more fun with this amazing man, I truly believe we will never be bored and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with him, BUT today we are not married, we are engaged and I want to genuinely enjoy this sweet and very unique season where everyone gushes over the joy we are feeling every time we see them (I expect some day that will fade)! They share in our joy and day by day it multiplies, day after day I see how completely blessed I am...and then I get sucked back into the spreadsheets and contracts!
I read this resolution today from Edwards and I was reminded, this life is dust, a vapor, so temporary and will quickly be gone! Each moment is precious, a gift from God to be enjoyed and cherished!!! But there are also opportunities to IMPROVE our moments by God's grace and the power that raised Christ from the dead! How humbling!!!
Moments like when our co-workers worry about the soon-to-be reductions and you have a chance to share the hope that is within you and your complete trust in His plans for you and His complete and perfect sovereignty over everything!!
"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give
an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that
you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" ~1 Peter 3:15
Moments like when friends are struggling with depression or sickness or anxious about a new season of life and you get to speak truth and life and encouragement over them!!
"See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving
heart that turns away from the living God. But encourage one another
daily, as long as it is called "Today," so that none of you may be hardened
by sin's deceitfulness. We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold
our original conviction firmly to the very end." ~Hebrews 3:12-14
And in case you were wondering, no, I am not perfect in responding correctly in these situations but I keep praying for open eyes, ears, heart, and mind to be Christ's hands and feet by His power alone...I hope I keep getting better and I LOVE the way Edward's worded this desire!!! I'll just keep taking the moments God gives me joyfully and trusting in His goodness and perfect wisdom, then when I fail to make moments better, quickly repent and pray He equips and convicts me to do better the next time (by His grace there is a next time)!!!
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