Daily Devotion
Fjeldberg – Devotion for August 22, 2024
READ (Romans 12:2)
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by
the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve
what God’s will is – his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
REFLECT
I have two kids who are preparing to go back to school. Where did the
summer go? There were so many things I wanted us to go see and do
before school started back up, and I feel like we’ve missed many of them.
Everyone tells me to appreciate the time I have with the kids while they’re
young as it goes too fast. I’ll admit, as a new parent I found this to be very
frustrating as the days seemed so very long. Now, with the kids in school,
full of activities, and very friend-centric, I’m definitely feeling that time with
them is finite.
Did we do everything we wanted to do this summer? No. Did we have a
great summer? You bet. What was the difference? Focusing on the
mindset, understanding what we can control vs what is out of our control
and making the most out of that. Do you suppose it’s God’s will that we go
on epic adventures, or that we be present and appreciate the moments we
are given? We had more fun as a family playing Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese,
Pizza (check it out, it’s amazing!) at home than we did trying to force a
family outing. The difference was the mindset and allowing connection to
happen, rather than trying to control it and feel let down when it doesn’t go
according to plan.
As a parent, I often wonder if God is looking down on us with a chuckle
saying “Well, that was one way to do it. Let’s try it again tomorrow!”
PRAY: Gracious God, thank you for the little moments we have in life that
have the opportunity to become truly remarkable. Help us to see those
moments and live in them fully. In your name we pray, Amen.
Devotions by Justin P.