Pondering...

It's been a while since I have posted, I have been so busy and just not in the mood to write. We have been keeping busy with work and life...  I have been working on finding those still, small moments to spend in silence and reflection. I try to wake up a few minutes earlier or instead of watching TV; I read and meditate. I find that if I am able to have these moments in communion with Jesus then I stay much more focused on Him throughout the day...constantly longing for His presence. This urge to be more like Jesus is the strongest that it has ever been for me. It's like all the sudden I am able to see the kind of person that Jesus was and the amazing God that He is...His compassion, understanding, selflessness, empathy, love, forgiveness...He leaves me in awe. My purpose here on this earth is to glorify God and to be Jesus to those around me; giving up my selfish desires everyday. I certainly DON'T do this all the time and it's a constant battle but lately I feel like my turn-around time is getting shorter; I am feeling convicted almost immediately and am able to direct my eyes back to Him. I have SO far to go but these are just some random thoughts that I have been having lately. Praying for all the change that still needs to be done in my heart but thanking Him for what He has done for me (and will do) ...to God be the glory, great things He has done!


Smith Mountain Lake (where I have spent countless still, small moments)