Looking beyond the tin can
Well, certain friends have been "poking" me and people have made comments, but it was being mentioned at The Rebelution that finally convinced me it is time to start writing again. It isn't that I haven't anything to say lately -- believe me, I have more to say now than I ever have before -- but I became a little "lost" in moving into my own apartment, pulling ROC back together and watching 24. Pray for me, I think I've become a bit addicted to that last one. (Alex and Kierstyn can attest to that!)
Sometimes you need to look beyond the present to find what you need right now.Right now, I am in my brothers' room, laying on their couch typing. Just a moment ago I went to grab my Jones Soda, but aside from the light emanating from my MacBook Pro, the room is pitch black. I couldn't see a thing! I cautiously began feeling across the floor, hoping I could find it without spilling half a can of soda all over my new NKJV bible that is also on the floor, but I couldn't seem to find it. For some reason, I glanced beyond where I knew it had to be and caught a reflection of the can right in front of me. Of course, I instantly redirected my eyes to the reflection, but it promptly disappeared. I looked beyond it and again saw this faint reflection from the tin can; I was able to pick it up with ease.
It is funny how life can be very much the same. Sometimes we are so focused in the here and now, trying to grasp what we know is there but can't see. If only we would take just a moment to look beyond our current circumstances and focus on The Light, our Savior, Jesus Christ, we might just gain a clearer picture of where we are right now and how to reach what we need. I know it's true in my own life!
Whenever I begin to set aside time for devotions and studying God's word at the beginning of the day, things become so much clearer. And I don't just mean big, life changing decisions, my mind is actually sharper with the little things as well. When I'm working on a website, or talking to customers at work, I can actually tell a difference in how I handle things because I am not so easily frustrated and I'm able to come up with solutions much quicker. And when I'm going against something particularly difficult, if I take a moment and just focus on Him, you'd be surprised how many times an answer simply "pops into my head."
Our God is amazing.
If you can't see whats right in front of you, if you need some perspective, take a moment and focus beyond right now. Spend some time with God, and I promise, everything will look a little bit clearer.
Sometimes you need to look beyond the present to find what you need right now.Right now, I am in my brothers' room, laying on their couch typing. Just a moment ago I went to grab my Jones Soda, but aside from the light emanating from my MacBook Pro, the room is pitch black. I couldn't see a thing! I cautiously began feeling across the floor, hoping I could find it without spilling half a can of soda all over my new NKJV bible that is also on the floor, but I couldn't seem to find it. For some reason, I glanced beyond where I knew it had to be and caught a reflection of the can right in front of me. Of course, I instantly redirected my eyes to the reflection, but it promptly disappeared. I looked beyond it and again saw this faint reflection from the tin can; I was able to pick it up with ease.
It is funny how life can be very much the same. Sometimes we are so focused in the here and now, trying to grasp what we know is there but can't see. If only we would take just a moment to look beyond our current circumstances and focus on The Light, our Savior, Jesus Christ, we might just gain a clearer picture of where we are right now and how to reach what we need. I know it's true in my own life!
Whenever I begin to set aside time for devotions and studying God's word at the beginning of the day, things become so much clearer. And I don't just mean big, life changing decisions, my mind is actually sharper with the little things as well. When I'm working on a website, or talking to customers at work, I can actually tell a difference in how I handle things because I am not so easily frustrated and I'm able to come up with solutions much quicker. And when I'm going against something particularly difficult, if I take a moment and just focus on Him, you'd be surprised how many times an answer simply "pops into my head."
Our God is amazing.
If you can't see whats right in front of you, if you need some perspective, take a moment and focus beyond right now. Spend some time with God, and I promise, everything will look a little bit clearer.
posted by Jake A. Smith at
2:53 AM
4 Comments:
Excellent reminder - I really needed that today :)
I just linked into your blog through Hannah Lefchik's blog. I really needed to hear this today because I have been going through some difficult situations in my church and this is the message I have been trying to convey to our other church members. Thanks!
You are so right, Jake! It's amazing what some time with the Creator of the universe can do.
Thanks for this post =) It was a blessing to read!
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