dailydatewithgod

With the fullness of time all that begins will end and with each ending a new beginning.  When we reflect back on events we usually focus on the ending parts.  We see the scene where the marathon runners triumphant crossing of the finish line, the final touchdown, the closing dramatic scene, the graduation walk across the stage, the couples kiss after the vows, and awarding of the prize for 1st place in the competition. But what about the 17th mile, the 3rd down, the tense discussion in the 2nd act, the semester the student almost failed, the exchanging of the vows, or the 5th drill practice?  Those in between moments that get us to the final stages, are they not as important? What about for those who don’t reach the expected end?  Was the time spent up until that point not as important?  We have right in front of us today.  It is currently a Sunday here in Los Angeles, CA, and I will most likely not be getting any awards or particular milestones.  Does that mean that this day is any less important than the day that I graduated with my master’s degree or practiced my dance routine for the 24th time?  Life is the in between times and they are to be celebrated and acknowledged just as much as the endings.  Life is not lived in the result, it is lived in the process.  God gives us all of these moments and allows us to choose whether or not we want to show up.  When we choose to show up, we win.  We are saying yes to new breath, new life, new opportunities, new graces, and unlimited possibilities.  How many smiles can we contribute to today both for ourselves and others?  How many people can we look in the eyes today?  How many moments of breath can we notice the beauty of our lives today?  My prayer for us today is that we see the little triumphs that exist in these in between times that shape our lives and acknowledge ourselves for showing up for as many as we choose to.  Make it a great one!  Peace~Colleen