30. That we are allowed two
Here dies another day
During which I have had eyes, ears, hands
And the great world round me;
And with tomorrow begins another.
Why am I allowed two?
~G.K Chesterton
Why are we allowed two?
Every moment I live, I live bowed to something. And if I don't see God, I'll bow down before something else.
Praying with eyes wide open is the only way to pray without ceasing.
I have noticed I am taking time. Time to stop. To see. To appreciate. Time to offer silent prayers of thanksgiving, gratitude. And I am starting to see the world through different eyes. The little things in life really are the big things, aren't they? Little girls' hand in mine, laughter through the window on a sunny day, stormy nights at home as a family, popcorn warmed on the stove, little boys picking flowers, tents to hide in, early morning coffee...does the list ever end? It's really not about how much needs done, the mess that never seems to end, the seemingly always dirty mirrors or floors, or unending piles of dishes or laundry. And when I change my perspective, aren't those also blessings? Isn't it an honor to be able to bless my family? While I can keep this perspective for this moment, I admit, I may fail in the moment to come. It is so easy to slip back into old ways, habits, sin. But for right now, today, in this moment, I will pray with my eyes wide open. And I will be thankful that I am allowed more.
I have noticed I am taking time. Time to stop. To see. To appreciate. Time to offer silent prayers of thanksgiving, gratitude. And I am starting to see the world through different eyes. The little things in life really are the big things, aren't they? Little girls' hand in mine, laughter through the window on a sunny day, stormy nights at home as a family, popcorn warmed on the stove, little boys picking flowers, tents to hide in, early morning coffee...does the list ever end? It's really not about how much needs done, the mess that never seems to end, the seemingly always dirty mirrors or floors, or unending piles of dishes or laundry. And when I change my perspective, aren't those also blessings? Isn't it an honor to be able to bless my family? While I can keep this perspective for this moment, I admit, I may fail in the moment to come. It is so easy to slip back into old ways, habits, sin. But for right now, today, in this moment, I will pray with my eyes wide open. And I will be thankful that I am allowed more.
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