This morning, while I was driving to Tampa to pick up my bridesmaid dresses, I was listening to Spirit FM and the Weekend 22 Countdown where I heard one of the band members of the Christian band Revive talking about their new song "Blink." The guy so eloquently stated that the message behind the song, and really their entire album was "...the art of living in the moment, while keeping an eye on the finish line." If I could remember that guys name, I would tell you, but whoever he is, he has got it so right. At one point in our life, we have all decided to "live in the moment" and not worry about tomorrow, and all those other cliches' we're so used to hearing; but I think we might have missed the point. Its true we should live our lives one day at a time, but I think our even bigger picture is to live life in the moment everyday, while still keeping an eye on the end prize--whether that prize be a new job, marriage, having kids, finishing a book, saving up for those super cute pair of boots, or ultimately the prize of eternal life. We should chase what matters. And in chasing what matters, we should ultimately live life in the moment all the while bringing Glory to our Mighty God. He is our Divine Creator, making us in His own image, and he wants and craves and deserves our praises to Him. He wants us to chase after Him, as if He is the only thing that matters. We can do this in our everyday lives! We can dress modestly, we can love the unloved, we can do a many multitude of things. However, I think prayer is the ultimate gift of praise our God can receive. My FAVORITE thing to do with my fiance is pray together. Our relationship strengthens after every single prayer. My challenge to you today is to pray. Pray a prayer of praise to our Lord. Thank him for all the blessings He has bestowed upon you, and praise Him for the glorious work of art He has created in you, and your family. Pray that He will fill your heart with a light for chasing what matters. Because in the end, our Heavenly Father is all that matters.
♥M
I LOVED this post Meg. and it's awesome that you and Dan pray together. During our pre-marital counseling, a couple who had been married for over 50 years told us: "Spouses that pray together, stay together!" it really is hard to be divided when you're going to God together daily. Now i wish Jacob was home so we can pray. lol.
ReplyDeleteWhen did you become so wise, future Mrs. Dodson? You bless my heart each and everyday. All I have ever wanted for you in your life is to be exaclty where you are right now, loving God, loving life and being happy and sharing all of it with a wonderful man. PRAISE GOD! I can rest and worry no more. Love you my darling daughter!
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