Finding Joy in the Journey
Riding home yesterday evening, I couldn't help but focus all my attention on all the things that I have to do. All the things that have yet to come but I could feel hanging over my head. As a mother of three, there is always something that has to be done. Keeping three tiny little humans alive while trying to help them thrive can get even the most seasoned pro a little overwhelmed.
Not to mention the catastrophic storm that just hit a little over a week ago that has caused us to have to put a hold on our "normal" life. As much I can pump people up with positivity and encouragement, I can deflate myself with an equal amount of negativity because after all the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. It's funny how that works. Speaking one thing to others and truly believing it for them, but when it comes to yourself for some reason, you think it's not possible for you because you live in your circumstances, not theirs. You wake up to the same to do list that some days feels impossible to tackle.
I've been praying for some relief from this type of thinking and living because after all, I know it's not the way I should think but it's a battle I have yet to be able to overcome. Last night, on the way home, I got my answer. I love God' timing, I love his wisdom, I love his ways. They are so much greater than mine, I can't say that enough. God decided to use my little girl, which is not the first time, to teach me to find joy in the journey.
Staring out the window, silently drowning in my negative thoughts, I heard my daughters soft voice singing. "I got that sunshine in my pocket, I got that good soul in my feet..." Suddenly it occurred to me, she's not worried about tomorrow, she's not worried about her to-do list, she's not worried about everything she has to do in this upcoming week, she's finding joy in her journey. In this moment, she is be-bopping to her favorite song and enjoying her view from the back seat of the van. Man, I can't tell you how much I wanted to be her at that moment. Free of every little care and just living her best life at that moment.
You say, yeah Tori she's just a child. She has no responsibilities, why would she have any cares? I say back to you learn from her. I did. She might not be responsible for anyone but herself, but she has the attitude I need if I am going be able to enter in to his kingdom. We are told unless you become like little children, you will not inherit the kingdom of God. What that means is we have to have that child-like faith that sees every moment as an opportunity to live our best life. We have to let go of tomorrow and the things that weigh us down, and just be. Be here. Be present. Be in this moment. When we are not and we worry about what has yet to come, we are losing out. Losing out on the joy of the journey. I don't want to look back and be remembered for getting my to-do list done everyday. I want to be remembered for living life in the joy of the Lord.
So whatever journey you are one right not, this very moment, I pray you will find the JOY!
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Matthew 6:25
With love,
Tori
Not to mention the catastrophic storm that just hit a little over a week ago that has caused us to have to put a hold on our "normal" life. As much I can pump people up with positivity and encouragement, I can deflate myself with an equal amount of negativity because after all the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. It's funny how that works. Speaking one thing to others and truly believing it for them, but when it comes to yourself for some reason, you think it's not possible for you because you live in your circumstances, not theirs. You wake up to the same to do list that some days feels impossible to tackle.
I've been praying for some relief from this type of thinking and living because after all, I know it's not the way I should think but it's a battle I have yet to be able to overcome. Last night, on the way home, I got my answer. I love God' timing, I love his wisdom, I love his ways. They are so much greater than mine, I can't say that enough. God decided to use my little girl, which is not the first time, to teach me to find joy in the journey.
Staring out the window, silently drowning in my negative thoughts, I heard my daughters soft voice singing. "I got that sunshine in my pocket, I got that good soul in my feet..." Suddenly it occurred to me, she's not worried about tomorrow, she's not worried about her to-do list, she's not worried about everything she has to do in this upcoming week, she's finding joy in her journey. In this moment, she is be-bopping to her favorite song and enjoying her view from the back seat of the van. Man, I can't tell you how much I wanted to be her at that moment. Free of every little care and just living her best life at that moment.
You say, yeah Tori she's just a child. She has no responsibilities, why would she have any cares? I say back to you learn from her. I did. She might not be responsible for anyone but herself, but she has the attitude I need if I am going be able to enter in to his kingdom. We are told unless you become like little children, you will not inherit the kingdom of God. What that means is we have to have that child-like faith that sees every moment as an opportunity to live our best life. We have to let go of tomorrow and the things that weigh us down, and just be. Be here. Be present. Be in this moment. When we are not and we worry about what has yet to come, we are losing out. Losing out on the joy of the journey. I don't want to look back and be remembered for getting my to-do list done everyday. I want to be remembered for living life in the joy of the Lord.
So whatever journey you are one right not, this very moment, I pray you will find the JOY!
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Matthew 6:25
With love,
Tori
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