Isaiah 43:18 Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.
In an effort to be more active, I am trying to get in 11,000 steps every day. I realized early on that in order to integrate 11,000 steps into my day, I have to be purposeful—take the long way to where I’m headed, make an extra trip out of my classroom. An unintended consequence is that I am spending more time around people instead of isolated in my room, and that opportunity for human contact is uplifting. Yet every day I start again at 0 steps. I can’t rest on yesterday’s number if my goal is to reach 11,000 steps today.
Isaiah 43:19a See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?
My desire to live a life that honors Christ works similarly in many ways. If I want Him to be an honored part of my life, I have I look for little ways I can incorporate Him throughout my day, seek opportunities that may not be directly in my line of focus. And every day, I begin again, with a clean slate and a desire to honor Him. Some mornings, I’m already exhausted, but what He wants is for me to be eager—how can I honor Him today? How can I glorify Him? How can I seek Him? I know that by seeking Him more, I will see Him more throughout my day. What a blessing!
Isaiah 43:19b I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
Lord, Thank You for this day and for these insights. I want to honor You. I want to seek ways to make You a larger part of who I am. Help me to eagerly seek You and seek ways to honor You, each and every day. Draw me closer. Amen.
Lam 3:22-23 Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning….
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.