Don't Miss The Moments

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"Don't Miss The Moments"
Luke 10:41-42 NLT
But the Lord said to her, "My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details!  There is only one thing worth being concerned about.  Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her."

Anytime I'm at home or out and about somewhere and I see a sunset, I know I have to get to a good place to view it quickly because there is very limited time to take in the moment.  You can't wait very long and still expect to see the majestic display of God's glory!  Sunsets are one of the most beautiful types of scenery ever!  If you don't act quickly, you miss it.  The glow of the sky as the sun is just setting is one of the most beautiful sights ever!

Just like these limited time moments with sunsets, there are so many other moments in life that we must act fast and take in because they don't last long.  I think about the moments I have at home with my daughters or when we're out and about.  There are times when they want to share something with me and I find myself wrapped up in something else and I tell them to hang on for a bit.  Instead of dropping whatever it is I'm doing (which is usually not as important!), I continue on and I end up missing the moment with them.  The excitement wanes a bit and my heart breaks because I know I have missed yet another moment.

I often think about the story of Mary and Martha when Jesus comes to visit.  It's one of my most favorite stories because it shares a powerful message.  (As I was typing this, my youngest daughter walked in the room and wanted to share a moment with me in showing me something.  I actually paid attention!)  Martha is all bent out of shape because her sister is taking time to chill and take in the moment with Jesus.  While Martha is flipping out, Mary just takes the moment in and chills for a bit. 

This is a fascinating story because it's powerful in sharing a simple concept, but one that many of us fail to live up to.  We get so busy with so many things and we fail to take the time to stop and smell the roses.  We forget what's often really important.  Taking care of life stuff is vital, but we have to make time for moments that pop up.  We have people around us that need us and these limited moments are important to take in.

We all need to be a little less like Martha and more like Mary to take in precious moments that won't last.  Just like the sunsets that don't last long, take in the precious moments you have with people you love.  Chores and other duties will always be there, but sometimes we just have to stop and take in these moments that are truly a gift from God.

Don't miss these moments!