Our
world moves fast. We are use to filling each moment with something
productive or entertaining. It is not often that I let myself be fully
present in the moment that I am in. My mind is always racing, thinking
of what I should be doing, what I need to be doing, or what I rather be
doing.
I
have noticed this is true, even when I am playing with my kids. After
begging me while doing dishes if I can play Barbies, I will "give in"
and sit on the floor for a few minutes before making an excuse that I
need to put the laundry in the dryer, finish dinner prep, or something
else that far less important than my kids.
This
needs to change. I am going to ask my child if she wants to play with
me! I want to spend a deliberate hour with each child during the day. I
am going to give my FULL and undivided attention to them. I want them to
know how important they are. I want them to feel the love that I have
for them. I want them to know that all the other "things" in life are
just not as important. I have learned the hard way that there are never enough moments to spend with my kids. I wish more than anything that I could have just one hour to spend with my Ruby.
This
weeks service challenge is to give of your time. Spent a deliberate
hour with each person in your family this week (and maybe in all the
weeks to come as well!)
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