Cherish Every Moment

Nine whole days have passed since my sweet baby girls entered this world. I can hardly believe how quickly time is passing already, and I know that it will seem like nothing at all before they are grown and going out on their own to explore the world further. We have such precious little time with them, with this great privilege of parenting them. I am cherishing every little cuddle, cry, funny face, diaper change, picture, every moment and memory. Maybe it is the 7 years of waiting or perhaps it is the hormones, but I must confess I am a little down, knowing that time is passing quickly. But I must choose to focus on the many positives. I have been blessed beyond what I can verbally express with the sweetest, best little girls. I have been entrusted with the great privilege and responsibility of shaping two little lives and hearts. I know I will make many mistakes, but I pray and know that God will fill in those gaps with His amazing grace. 

I am reminded of some verses. Ephesians 5:15-21 "See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is... Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord. Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God." We must choose to have purpose to each day, to live each moment to the fullest. We know not how many hours or minutes we have left in this world, and we must take advantage of each one. I find this very encouraging! This is not to say that you must fill up your calendar with to do's. On the contrary, busyness is often a hindrance to our walk with the Lord and all that He would have us do. Ministry takes place in so many forms - it starts in the home, with those closest to you, and then expands slowly. It is not necessarily found within church doors, although it can be that as well. I like to say, "Plan ahead, but be flexible." Have purpose and meaning and goals, but also take each moment as it comes. 

Well, as I type this, my girls are both beginning to toot, which is my cue that they will be waking up and wanting food soon. :)