Musings Along Life's Way: Focus

Today I had a wonderful conversation with Ron, our Director of Music.

We were talking about focus, as in, what do you focus on? It was a satisfying talk, the gist of which went something like this: In life we need to be very careful about where we pay attention. Most of us, and I am leading the way on this...most of us focus on what is not going right, what is not happening, this dissatisfying aspect of our life, that "problem" that we must solve or maybe that relationship that makes us unhappy. Soon our minds are so full of "problems" that we don't notice the kindness being show us, don't feel the warmth of the cat as she jumps in our lap, are numb to the laughter and joy of the toddler as she runs down the hall. We miss it all. As Ron and I were talking, it occurred to me: most of life is blessing, most of it is joy. The "problems" only distract us and keep us from seeing the blessings all around. Think about it -- joy is available to us at almost any moment -- it is up to us to see it.

So, this Sunday we will be reading the story of Jesus' first miracle at Cana of Galilee. He is at a wedding when towards the end of the party folks run out of wine. After conversation with his mother, he changes some water into wine. When the wedding guests taste the wine they are amazed that the hosts saved the best wine for last. God's abundance in like that -- we get the best, early or late, anytime. Life Abounds!

So, see you in church. Early church, The Gathering starts at 8:30 AM, Worship Celebration at 10:30 AM.

Love,

David