Sometimes we wish we could fly away…
But that isn’t why we are here.
We are here to be tireless hands, lifting each other up.
We are here to be humble servants, praying on our knees.
We are here to be kind words, filling up empty hearts and wanting ears.
There are so many days that I struggle with this.
I’d rather take a nap or run to Barnes and Nobles or send the kids outside to play without me. I’d rather let them veg out to Good Luck Charlie while I piddle on the internet.
But every time that I jump into really being present, I never regret it. When I push away my computer and go sit with them, I always smile at myself later in the mirror.
Those are the moments that Nate asks about the moon, Julia shares about what is happening at school or someone calls with a wonderful story about a sweet and silly nephew.
So today, when you just want to shut out the world, I’ll be praying for you.
I’ll be praying that we can both embrace this world with all the love in our hearts. I will be praying that He gives strength to both of us to smile at those who need unconditional love.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Kate
thank you.
Beautiful post. Our children deserve our presence; thanks for stating it so well!
you just made it a beautiful monday. I love the question, “what if we were put on this earth to champion one another?” Lovely, lovely post.
I really like your post and glad I came over. I am disabled with Lupus and would prefer to never go anywhere or do anything. Thankfully God gave me a son so I cannot hide from the world. Although it can make me sicker, I rarely regret doing anything and I hope my son will look back and say that he had a happy childhood, even though his mommy was sick.
Happy SITS Day!
Yeah, I have noticed the closer I get to my brain surgery next month the more I stare at my son, the more I sit and just watch every little thing he does…whisper “Momma loves you Paxton…” in his ear. Hug him, chase him…I don’t want him to forget me if my surgery….goes wrong. They tell me that they do this brain surgery a couple times a week and don’t lose a patient unless something goes “dreadfully wrong”. I know I’ll live, but I don’t know to what capacity. I feel like the Lord has more complicated things in store for me once I am through the healing… But sometimes I worry that I am fooling myself. But I look at my son, I look at my husband and I know our story is just beginning and our daughter is still waiting. It has never been easier for me to “plug in” than it is now. Thanks for sharing this with us all. =)
Wow that was great to read…I make it a point to not let technology run my life, but it is hard to stay present sometimes… 🙂
So true….and I pray for you a most beautiful day.
And a Happy SITs Day to you too! Congratulations!
What a lovely way to begin the week. Thank you for this all too important reminder and congrats on your SITS day.
Definitely needed this reminder!
Beautiful pictures and a good reminder about what’s important.
SO needed today – thank you!
Such a powerful reminder … sacrifice and blessing of being present!
Enjoy your SITS day! 🙂
you touched my heart ~ beautifully said … thank you
Beautifully said. So glad you were featured on SITS today so I could find this amazing blog!
Happy SITSday! I love this and you are so right. Many times I want to just put my head in the sand ostrich style, but when I force myself to keep my head above ground and engage with my kids, there’s never a regret. Ever. But I do have regrets when I do my ostrich imitation. :-/ Speaking of which, I’m logging off to snuggle my little one. Hope you have a great one. 🙂
You never regret being present …. that’s so true. How beautiful. I’m so happy I read this post … and I love the photos, too. Well said! Its hard to remember to be present sometimes.
What a beautiful, important reminder–thank you!
Thanks! Beautiful prayer and beautiful pics!
You describe the dilemma of our selfish nature perfectly. Give me more time to myself and a constant analysis of what a person/situation is giving to me. But really God didn’t create to pursue ourselves, did He? Lovely photos. Happy SITS day.
Hmm…this is pretty much every day. But I try to remember that my little guys won’t be little forever, and to enjoy them at this age while I can. Some days it is easier to do that than others.
Such a beautiful post and a lovely reminder. I’ve been struggling a lot, lately, with being present. But, when I am, I also smile at myself in the mirror later too.
Amen.
So true, Kate. We never regret being fully present. It’s what we’re called to do daily… live life in the present. Love your site!
I love this – thank you!
This is perfect. I definitely need this reminder some days – Put the phone down. Step away from the computer. Turn the tv off. Set the table and eat dinner together. Thank you.
Beautiful!
Stumbled on your blog through SITS. This post is amazing! You have me hooked! 😀