Reflect on the wondrous gift of time. Pull out a calendar or day planner and spend fifteen minutes considering all that’s on your schedule for the upcoming two weeks. Consider marking the activities that fill up your time, versus those that fill you with life and provide opportunities to awaken you to God’s wonder that is all around. Prayerfully consider what changes—including cuts and additions—you need to make to your schedule to awaken to the wonder of rest and a healthy rhythm in your daily life. Make sure you have time built into each day to worship for the remaining days of the challenge.
Wonder Challenge: Post, tweet, pin, or proclaim two things you’re going to say “No” to in order to say “Yes” to more of God. Include #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK so we can find you!
Example: God, help me to say “no” to over committing and people-pleasing so I can say “yes” to you. I want to #LIVEWONDERSTRUCK
Tomorrow: HOPE
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Justin Timberlake, Coffee shops and sunsets. That is what this challenge brought out of me in my post today, Margaret! LOL – I bet that is the only time JT will ever be mentioned on this site
http://shimergap.blogspot.com/2013/01/wonderstruck-11-time.html
I am going to say no to missing the moment. I want to look to the future but stay present in today! I want to see God and all he has for us today!
Not sure if Justin will ever make an appearance on my blog. I’ll need to watch that movie. Thanks for writing, Philip!
I had a good (as in ‘now I can breathe again’) report at the oncologist office yesterday. Later as I was washing the supper dishes, I glanced out the window and watched as the winter sky changed from blue to deep purple and magenta. I don’t remember finishing the dishes but I do remember that gorgeous, sky….a ‘fill you with life moment’. I’m finding those moments which at one time were taken for granted are now the best part of my days….high value moments…restful and definitely part of a healthy rhythm. Thanks for Wonderstruck. I have a box of the books waiting to be given to my Bible study group!
Jane – that sunset truly was incredible last night!
Jane, Celebrating with you, friend. May God continue to wow and astound you with His wonder-ful self.
Today I said “no” to a nail appointment – because really – time spent with my mom just back from holiday is so worth it. Today I wish I hadn’t rolled over and gone back to sleep when my alarm went off at 5:30… I wish I hadn’t said “no” to God…
Praying you find time today to spend with God, Tonya. I know he is ready and waiting to reveal himself to you in amazing ways!
I just read something someone wrote that sometimes we have to say no to the ‘good’ things so we can say yes to the ‘God’ things…His best for us! I get so bombarded with good opportunities but they may not all be what God wants me to do. I have stepped back in my responsibilities for a season so I might be able to discover the ‘God’ things for my life! I am praying for clarity and wisdom in my pursuit towards God’s wonders for me…Amen!
I love that– say no to the “good things” to say yes to the “God things.” That’s such a great way to put it. Often what we have to say “no” to is difficult because it seems so great! Thanks for that insight, Mary!
Although I spend time with God and studying his Word daily…I would like to spend less time on my computer and more time sitting at His feet. <3
Although I spend time with God and studying his Word daily…I would like to spend less time on my computer and more time sitting at His feet. <3
#LIVEWONDERSTRUCK
Being constantly reminded lately of making the most of the moments in between the “must get done list” It’s so easy to waste this time. Just used one of the moments today to look out my office window and watch the geese swim up the canal. They make it look so relaxing and peaceful even in the cold!