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An Epiphany

I had an epiphany this morning the moment I woke up. The best part is, I remembered it! You know how you wake up, remember a dream, and then five minutes later completely forget it. Well, I didn't want to forget my masterful thought so I thought I'd blog it!

We've all heard and most of us will say/admit that God is good and desires to do great things for us. We hold onto this even as horrible things happen to and around us and it seems all hope is lost. Although it is difficult for me to admit, I tend to be a pessimist with certain things. When life is going good I am bracing for the next storm. When the storm hits I always think of the most tragic outome just "preparing myself" for the worst. Yet you will find me saying "God wants to do great and wonderful things."

Well, I had an epiphany! Why do I always think and wait for the next big storm missing the very treasures God is giving me in the moment? I can't answer that. What I can do is make a choice every moment of every day to live for the next great moment and cherishing exactly where I am because that is where God wants me to be. So, no longer will I be waiting for the next storm (which is sometimes hard to do in Texas...LoL!). I will be cherishing the life and laughter I am experiencing now and awaiting the next great and wonderful adventure God leads me on! To a life well-lived! Cheers!

Acts 2:28 "You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me
with joy in your presence."

Acts 12:12 "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."
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Becca said…
You write the most beautiful and inspiring things!I love to read them and you always find the right verse for each post.
July 26, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Rachel said…
So true! It's so easy to forget to cherish the present, forget the past and hold no fear for the future. But, we'd all have more peace in our lives if we did!
July 27, 2008 at 8:37 AM
Whitney said…
I agree with you completely! Cherish and appreciate all that you are surrounded by!!
July 28, 2008 at 2:31 PM
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