Summer Beginnings-Small Moments

As the sun shines through my bedroom window I can't help but think of the summer days to come.  So many wonderful things to look forward to- road trips, weddings, camping trips, summer softball leagues, swimming and boating, fresh sun-made tea, late night ice cream trips...ah the list goes on and on.

              

It seems so easy to appreciate all of these little and simple activities, yet why do I wait until the summer months to take the time to enjoy them?? Granted swimming and ice cream is no where near as enjoyable in the middle of February but still I think it is so important to look for these small moments, small beginnings in our everyday life. Even within the Bible it tells us to enjoy the small things (Zech. 4:10 "Who despises the day of small things?").  

I have no idea what to expect this summer.  I know that big decisions will need to be made as I move on from my college experience and into this new season of my life.  I have no idea where God is going to lead me, or how He is going to do it, but I trust that wherever and whatever it may be, it will be more than I could ever dream for myself.  Still, I find myself constantly worrying about my future.

Here is a excerpt from a devotional by Joyce Meyer I have been going through that touches on this particular matter.  Enjoy!

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I encourage you to let everything in life be preparation for the things you have in your future.  Don't despise the days of small beginnings.  Those small beginnings are usually all we can handle at the time.  God will give you more when He knows we are ready.  Enjoy every step of your journey.  Don't be in such a hurry to rush through things that you miss the lessons you can draw from each day.  

To be prepared for whatever God's calling is for you, you don't have to worry about the part you don't know  how to do, just do the part you know.  Your faith-filled actions are seeds you sow.  Sow your seed in faith and God will bring a harvest at just the right time.  

 The Confident Woman Devotional by Joyce Meyer

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As you look forward to the warm summer memories to come, remember to look for the small moments and lessons God gives us each day.  The harvest is ahead, which He will bring at just the right time.  Until then, trust in Him and enjoy the ice cream.