YEEEEEEEEES! Thank you for this piece, Josh. God has reminded me of this over and over and more and more in recent years. Every moment, every day is a gift, and we are not promised the next one. What I learn about others, about myself, about life, about beauty, about God can be astonishing if I just "be present" and focus on where I am. It's a "power of presence" that profoundly impacts my relationship with God and others.
It's a habit that has to be practiced through prayer, patience, and purpose. I remind myself every day that I'm here for a reason and a purpose. The way to know the Why is to understand the Who of myself and others in the midst of the Where (here and now).
YEEEEEEEEES! Thank you for this piece, Josh. God has reminded me of this over and over and more and more in recent years. Every moment, every day is a gift, and we are not promised the next one. What I learn about others, about myself, about life, about beauty, about God can be astonishing if I just "be present" and focus on where I am. It's a "power of presence" that profoundly impacts my relationship with God and others.
It's a habit that has to be practiced through prayer, patience, and purpose. I remind myself every day that I'm here for a reason and a purpose. The way to know the Why is to understand the Who of myself and others in the midst of the Where (here and now).
So inspiring that I wrote my own note in response: https://substack.com/@sparky6/note/c-259060400?r=rvvvg