A Moment in Time

My husband and I run on very different time schedules. I grew up thinking that arriving somewhere on time meant showing up 10 minutes early. He grew up thinking that arriving somewhere on time meant whenever you actually got there. We still see the time issue very differently. My girls think and act very differently on the time issue too. My oldest is extremely punctual. Always wanting to arrive early and absolutely hates to be late. My middle daughter is more toward the right on time thinking. No need to be early but don't want to be late either. My youngest daughter is of the laid back thought of her father. As long as you show up then all is well. It is so funny to watch all of us get ready to go somewhere all together. Let's just say that we have learned to compromise over the years. If not, someone may have gotten hurt.


Isn't it funny how even in the same family there is a difference of thinking? We each are wired differently and live our lives according to that bent. That is what makes families so fun. Learning to compromise and love each other through the differences. It always makes for great teaching moments for a mom. Especially when they were little and we were getting ready for a big event with three little girls. Danny learned quickly how to tie a bow, pick out the right shoes and even do a "bump" free ponytail. He is talented that way.


But God is not on a time schedule. Time as we know it does not hold true for the Sovereign Creator of the Universe. He isn't bound by a schedule or time restraint. All of our times are in His hands. He is never early or late.


We have been talking a lot at my church about Kairos moments. Those moments when you really feel like God has spoken to you or shown you something about your life. We all have had them. That moment in time when you get that "light bulb" illuminating thought. When you have an experience, good or bad, that causes you to stop, think and reflect. As a church, we have been using a circle diagram that is based on six directives. Observe, Reflect, Discuss, Plan, Account and Act. We have been using this model in our middle school ministry, high school ministry and our adult ministry. It is truly a life changing concept.


Each year for the last few years, I have chosen a word to represent the upcoming year for me personally and for my family. This years word is Abide. It has been amazing how the Lord has shown me that abiding in Him is the answer to all my questions. As I was praying about what to write this week, the word abide has been all around me. I read it this morning in my devotion and I saw something about it on Facebook. I think He is trying to tell me something. So as I am observing and reflecting today, I will try and discuss what I am hearing and learning over the next four days.


Abide with me this week. He will meet us in each moment of our day.