Opportunity
Sometimes I miss it. It is staring me in the face. Opportunity. I miss it because I don't see it for what it is. I see it as a problem. A something to get through. An I can't wait til that's over. It is something to be solved. It is a negative not a positive.
As a mom, I have plenty of opportunities to serve.
Change a diaper. A foul one. That escaped up the back.
Pick up another toy. After I stepped on it. In the dark.
Read a great book. Again. For the thousandth time. About a stuffed bear.
I miss it as an opportunity because I don't label at such. Sometimes it's a chore to me. But it is growing me. It gives me a chance to love a little one. One who is a treasure and a gift.
And in return, who can ever measure the return on that.
Five minute Friday
I am so thankful for this writing challenge every week. Why not join? It is easy.
1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking.
2. Link back here and invite others to join in.
3. And then absolutely, no ifs, ands or buts about it, you need to visit the person who linked up before you & encourage them in their comments. Seriously. That is, like, the rule. And the fun. And the heart of this community.
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hsmominmo
January 4, 2013 at 10:56 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I am stopping by via Five Minute Friday – thank you for the reminder that there is opportunity to serve all around me everyday. I pray you make the most of every opportunity before you throughout this new year!
Wifery
January 4, 2013 at 11:50 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thank you for the encouragement. I do hope to make most of the opportunities before me this year.
The Unfinished Child
January 5, 2013 at 2:10 am (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Cheryl, I'm stopping in from FMF… and Can I say "been there, done that, still working on it" just doesn't seem to cut it. My kids are long out of diapers, and I finally get to read big girl books ; ) But, everyday stuff – we DO need to see that as an opportunity. Thanks for your post… As always, there's always someone else out there that that understands… I'm sure we'll find more posts just like this too today… or tomorrow! Enjoy the rest of your Friday, and may God bless your family!
Wifery
January 4, 2013 at 11:48 pm (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thank you for stopping by. Thank you for the encouragement. One thing I love about FMF is the opportunity to step back from everything and think bigger thoughts. And, hopefully, celebrate the opportunities that God has given.