How Will You Devote2Day?
When I found out that this past April, we would be welcoming our first grand baby, I couldn’t fully comprehend the other life milestones that were about to occur or how they would affect me in such a profound way. I also was unaware of the unexpected turns life would take.
Over the past 6 months we’ve welcomed our first grandchild, celebrated 20 years of marriage, watched our youngest daughter graduate high school and go off to college, been in a major car accident, and experienced my mother-in-law pass to heaven. To say a lot has happened over the last 6 months is an understatement. I don’t know if I’ve ever experienced such a wide range of emotions in such a short period of time. Maybe that’s why I find myself so tired!
One underlying theme of the past 6 months is the reminder of just how precious life is. Life is as valuable as you make it. I’m not talking about any material wealth that might be gained. I’m talking about pursuing a relationship with Jesus and the moments spent with the people we hold dear.
I’m also reminded just how important it is to live a life of gratitude. God has given me the gift of life and great people to live it with. How am I choosing to spend my days? What are the most important things? At the end of this day, was there value in how I spent my time? Who is affected by my decisions or words today? Is God first? Is serving God a priority? What is “the more” God has?
How we devote our day is important. How will you devote2day?