Today's Thought - Maximise now

Sunday 19 June 2005 subscribe | unsubscribe | discuss | archive

Maximise now!

by Bruce Wadd

Just stop for a moment and ponder.

Have you heard a bird call today?
How long since you have breathed deeply?
When was the last time you let the wind just blow in your face?
When did you last pick a flower and simply admire it?
How long since you’ve gently touched someone you care about?

Early this morning when dawn was just breaking I was out walking. A slight breeze was blowing from the southwest, and quietness covered the fresh scene. A really simple yet special thought presented itself – what a privilege it is to be alive!

Here I am out walking, breathing, moving, thinking, free to do so many things… and it was all happening right now! I didn’t have to hope and pray for something to occur, I could just appreciate and absorb the moment.

How many moments have you let slip by? Moments crying out for appreciation?

During today why don’t you…stop regularly, breath deeply, focus your vision for a moment…and reflect on the good things in your life! You’ll be reminded of how great things really are!

“Heart, body and soul are filled with joy.”

Psalms 15:9

TODAY… take comfort that God understands!