living in the moment

“The nature of time can make it difficult for me to fully enjoy my life. On those days when everything is going well, my awareness that the ideal conditions are fleeting can dampen my enjoyment. Even the most delightful vacation must eventually come to an end. Seasons of life also come and go, despite my longing at times to stop the clock and keep things as they are. I don’t want to look down on the temporary pleasures You provide, but I do need to accept their limitations—their inability to quench the thirst of my soul. Please help me remember that my search for lasting Joy will fail unless I make You the ultimate goal of my quest. In Your Presence there is fullness of Joy.” – Jesus Listens, December 23rd Apparently, I’m really not a winter person. Every winter, without fail, I start ques...