As I woke from sleep
on the first morning of vacation, at about 6:00am, my eyes were flooded with
the orange glow of yet another sunrise. Knowing I didn’t have to hurry to go to
work, I set my bare feet on the hardwood floor and made my way to the kitchen,
being led by our fur baby. Through the window the sun appeared to be about
level with the earth, yet the orange globe made itself known through the trees
and the morning fog. Ah yes, vacation had started. I took a few minutes to
enjoy the quiet, the trace of dew on the lawn, and the warm summer breeze
coming in the open window. No, this was not a novel of serenity in my mind, yet
I saw it as a gift from God. He had given me just one more day.
Normally I would take
a passing glance, hit the coffee button, feed the cat, shave, and be off. Today
was different. He allowed me rest and reminded me to pay attention, and look
for Him every day, and in every direction. He did not disappoint. God
recognizes that we all take Him for granted as we carry on with life. Our daily
jobs and responsibilities may keep us running, but He keeps us grounded. The
few weeks each year that we have a break in our routine, should be a reminder
that living to work, is not as important as working to live.
Without a clock to
punch, we should all make more of an effort to connect, or reconnect with
Christ. We may be away from our home church for service, so be reminded to take
God in with every turn on your day trips. You may be on vacation, but God never
takes one. Your break may just be the time where He finally gets through to you
in a way to make you catch your breath. It may be a health scare, a near miss
or a breakthrough in your life. Either way Jesus will find a way to rise up in
your life.
So while you sleep
into six am, allowing the sun to crack your eye lids take a moment to breathe.
Kiss your spouse good morning, and don’t miss the next Son-rise in your life.
Now you can go feed the cat.
Mike Shindruk
www.mastershandministry.blogspot.ca
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