I stood early one morning in a field in the NC mountains where elk had been known to feed hoping to photograph one. While I waited on this wonderfully cool August morning, I saw a wild turkey in the tall grass, a bee feverishly working on abundant wild flowers, and a couple of playful squirrels running back and forth on an old fence. Yet I stood there frustrated because I had not seen an elk. What a wasted morning, I thought. It finally hit me that I was missing great opportunities because I was too focused on photographing an elk. I really should have embraced the moment.
God wants us to not just live, but to live life fully with joy every day. Jesus says in John 10:10 (NIV) “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full”.
Many are so focused on the daily chores of life that they do not see or experience the beautiful joys that God presents along the way. We are too busy; always waiting for “an elk”, our vacation, the next holiday, retirement, or whatever to enjoy life. God wants us to appreciate, love, and embrace the journey. The Bible says in Proverbs 17:22 that “a happy heart is good medicine ….”
So slow down, breathe deeply, laugh, love, and serve God by appreciating each day; embracing each blessing received from God.
I Found Him…watching a squirrel play along an old wooden fence.