Enjoy the Present
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11, ESV
I was up early praying when I felt the Holy Spirit say, “Go work in your garden.” At first, I thought, Work in my garden? But then I remembered that I started the garden to hear Him speak to me. So, I went outside and spent time pruning, re-staking, and organizing. The whole time, I could hear the Holy Spirit guiding me. Just when I thought I was done, He said, “Now, go take your run.”
I went inside, put on my running clothes, and headed out. My husband was leaving for an appointment, and he said he’d call when he was finished. Just as I was wrapping up my run and stopping at a coffee shop for hot tea, he called. He wasn’t far, so he came over to grab a coffee and pick me up.
When we got in the car, he moved it to a shady spot, rolled down the windows, and just sat there. In my mind, I was thinking, I have a lot of work to do. Why are we sitting here? We’re only five minutes from home. Why don’t we just go? As if he could hear my thoughts, he said, “I just wanted to sit here with you and chat about what’s going on in your life. I wanted us to enjoy this moment together.” It reminded me of how God often says He is in the present and wants us to enjoy the moment. I realized I was so focused on my to-do list that I wasn’t savoring the day God had given me.
We sat for about fifteen minutes, and it was wonderful. I was grateful for how the Holy Spirit had moved in his heart! Later, I reflected on that moment and told him how much I appreciated what he did at the coffee shop. He said, “I just want us to remember to enjoy each other. When we get home, we get into our routines and can miss these precious moments.”
Every day, God gives us a gift. The Giver wants us to enjoy it. Amid all we have going on, God provides time each day to enjoy His presence. As the passage says, “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” (Psalm 16:11, ESV) Every time we make room for His presence in our day, we experience the fullness of joy. I want to encourage you—don’t miss out on your joy today!
Key points:
Take time to enjoy the gift
This day has been designed for you to enjoy.
If you are missing joy, you are missing Him.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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