Sun and shadow

Have you stopped recently to appreciate God's wonderment? Last week,  I was sitting on one of the campus benches, waiting on a colleague. It was a beautiful day...the sun was shining, yet it was cool enough for a light jacket. I stayed on the bench about 5 minutes when suddenly I became aware of God's presence.

I began to get warm, yet I had to pull my jacket a little tighter because the cool air was seeping in. The longer I sat, the more I became aware of the awesomeness of God. I closed my eyes to realize that the left side of my face was actually hot and the right side of my face was cold. How amazing!

It was wonderful that I could experience balance within the natural elements and experience God's grace of sun & shadow, but I was more excited that I was AWARE of it all. At that time, I was actually living in the moment and truly appreciating it.

How many times have we missed God's wonderment because we were busy or moving too quickly? I know I do...quite often!!! It's times like that when I realize that God wants to commune with me in the stillness. He's not impressed by my running around looking busy and important. He simply wants 5 minutes of my day to pause, ponder and pray!

Take time to notice God's wonders today and walk in balance!

Take yourself seriously

Others will begin to take you seriously, only after you begin to take yourself seriously!  Don't be afraid to champion the gifts and the talents that lie within you.  Be careful not to make yourself small to make others more comfortable.  God has given you innate abilities that not only empower you, but that can change the trajectory of the people around you.
So walk in your power, walk in your greatness, walk in your God-given gifting and walk with humility.