Living in the Moment

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This is it. We get this one big beautiful messy life. Clarity and uncertainty woven together. Living in the moment is difficult but it's gotta be done. I can't wait for everything to be perfect and happen when I want it to. I must live for today and take the next day as it comes. In the end it will be this tapestry of beauty, woven in all the joys and difficulties in one big quilt. I want to say I lived it well even through the challenging and and uncertain times. The legacy I will leave is "how" I lived my life. I can only hope to live it with grace and peace and strength. 

Ice cream

Ever notice how when you start a nasty habit you just can't stop. You say I'm in control. I'm gonna have that ice cream in my fridge for that "once in a while" craving. But you cave. It calls your name every night. You reach into your freezer, pull out the scooper and pile a few scoops into your bowl. Then, if that's not bad enough, you reach for the chocolate syrup. Your done. You've lost all control. I must say that after it's all said and done remorse sets in. Because no matter how good it made you feel while you were eating it, it doesn't feel good in the morning when you step on the scale. 

Living victoriously

I love this quote. God created us to live with victory above our circumstances. I have been guilty of this, living under defeat and unworthiness. But I was created for so much more. God has lead me through, Step by step, on solid ground and I must say it feels good. To know that I was created for a reason gives me peace and the courage to keep moving forward.  Though life rarely goes according to plan doesn't mean I can't live it with passion and purpose. Plan B is more often life's sweet victory.