Flying Time

 It seems the time between September 1st and January 1st is a blur to most people. When each new year comes, everyone is such in awe that "time flies" so fast around the holidays. It is a mystery what has happened to the last 3 months of each passing year. As for me, I can tell you that the holidays are different. As each one passes, I am so thankful that God has allowed more time with each family member and friend that I have. There are times I will just sit and soak in the moment because as "they" say, you never know...

I used to hear older people say as I was growing up to "treasure each moment, seize the day, or appreciate the little things". I also thought this sounded so, so lame. I would think...'why should we appreciate or treasure each moment? We have forever....right?' Well, we know that  the greatest day will be when we all get to heaven but since most of my family and friends are here, I want to be selfish. I want to make memories here on earth. Enjoy the moment. Treasure my family. I want a real hug at night from my wife and daughter. I truly want to keep all of this to myself for right now. As selfish as it sounds.

I am learning as I approach 41 wise years, that its not about sitting and watching time fly, it's about taking in every single moment and acting as if time has stopped just for me. The clock may continue to move, but it's stopped just for this moment for me to take it in. That includes trying new things! I'm not making a resolution again this year. I'm done with those things. They are usually forgotten about by March or sometimes by the end of January. I'm still on the right track with my exercise and getting fit, now it's time to enjoy each moment, one by one. My plan this year is to devote once a week doing something I've never done and sharing it with my family. Whether it cost money or it's free. There are so many opportunities out there! This is going to be a challenge, but I'm up for it. I know it's going to be exciting and adventurous. We're going to seize the moment....and make time stop....just for us.

I pray for each of you that this new year brings some peace, love, joy, and hope into your lives. WOW, I sound like Jack Handey. Anyway, I do hope that you seek God's will in your life and that your house will prosper this coming year. Now get out there and jump into 2012!

You crown the year with Your goodness, and richness overflows wherever You are!

Psalm 65:11