Clay in the Hands

Having spent the past several years in west Texas, I forget about annoying things like traffic.  But it only takes a few minutes in Dallas to remember.  I got to the Big D about 4:30 yesterday afternoon and began the trek to the north side of town.  It took 30 minutes to go 9 miles (and that is good for most days).

What I realized through this experience is that one needs a renewed sense of patience and a different take on life to survive.  I am the kind of guy who wears the heels out on my shoes from always being in a hurry when I walk – and unfortunately for those who share the road with me, that passion for time does not stop when I turn on the ignition.

So when I hit the stop and go yesterday and the speed of my progress went down my blood pressure went up.  As I sat at a light at Northwest Highway and Preston Road (and sat through it’s sequence for the third time) it hit me – “I will get there when I get there so why not enjoy the drive.”

For many of you, that may not be revelatory, but for me it was an inspirational moment.  I felt the stress of the situation melt away and I was able to observe my surroundings with appreciation and almost a sacredness.

God is at work all around us each and every day.  Unfortunately for us, we are often more focused on being somewhere else than we are on being right where we are!

Take time to be present today.

You just might catch a glimpse of God at work!

Be blessed today.