Connecting

My mind scrambles rehashing the events of the day.  Does anything really connect today so that I may learn from it and grow spiritually?

Really don't know why but early this morning it dawned on me that I know at least 7 women about to have a baby.  With that thought on my mind, at work a friend remarked about another baby about to be born - she did not know that was even on my mind.  Well, I had forgotten about that one  - now 8!  

Yet another friend shared with me about the tragic loss of a friend's life that is unexplainable.  The grief and loss is so great that it breaks my heart to hear.  

How do I connect all these mixed up happenings of my day to focus on growing spiritually?

Then I am reminded of 

Ecclesiastes 3

There is a time for everything ...

    

Priorities and Choices

While getting ready for work this morning, my mind kept going to the idea of choices. Everyday and all day long, we are presented with choices.  Many times I am too busy in the moment to really think through the choices and prioritize.  I know I need God to help and guide me to realize the most important thing about any situation and choose the right reaction.  But how many times do I really give Him the opportunity?  

As I spend my day listening to co-workers and dealing with students, did I really prioritize and think through my reactions?

Prioritize  

- designate or treat (something) as more important than other things. 

Jesus told us that the most important thing is to love God and love people.  

Making the right choices really makes a difference.  Did I care enough today to show love?

Success in the little things...

Seems I have such a long "to do" list that I just shut down and don't really get much accomplished!  As I reflect on my day, it didn't start out with me well rested and ready to roll out of bed.  Instead, when the alarmed sounded and I heard my husband already up making coffee, I rolled over and buried my head deep as I could under pillows.  I lay there trying to say my good morning prayers to God, asking for guidance for the day.  Mumbling and stuttering I began thanking Him for His protection but still in my heart dreading to start the day.

So at the close of this day, I am trying to look for any glimmer of successes of the day.  I had the opportunity to listen to a friend share her story and I had the priviledge of trying to encourage her.  Hopefully, I was able to let her know that I cared about her and most of all that God cares.  Also, I could count my work as a success today - I did go today and I did work!