Making the Most of the Day!

Paul shared we must, "redeem the time..." The idea is to make each moment count. What are you doing in this moment to make this day count. We are so busy that we have become to think of our task list and to do list the true measure of making the day count.

We so often think that we have tomorrow, or some day, one day...the other day, I got a call to find that one of my best friends had been admitted to the hospital and it was serious. I hopped in the car and drove to the hospital. I literally dropped everything in my busy world.

My friend and I talk about twice a week. We have made it a point to at least meet once a week for about an hour and catch up with each other. I have come to appreciate that time that we spend in conversation and prayer.

As I walked into the hospital room, he was being prepped for a procedure. When he saw me his eyes lit up. We prayed with the faith and knowing that he is complete and whole. The procedure went well.

Afterwards, we talked, we prayed and I encouraged him to walk by faith and not by sight. I know that even though I had a plethora of responsibilities for the day I felt a sense of knowing that this day was counting.

It is amazing that I thought about how many times he had been there for me. One night he didn't sleep because of an important meeting we had, and he had to drive two hours to get there. I thought about how he had some struggles and we would just sit, talk and cry in his office I am really appreciative of my friendships.

My soon to be 11 years old daughter lives in Florida. We have made a pact with each other to talk, text, email, write or some form of communication every day. I called her the other day, we talked on the phone for an hour as she played her flute (she just made advanced band), she talked about school and then shared her anticipation to attend the Grammy Awards the February in LA. She shared with me she is expecting a new outfit so we have to go to the mall.
I know that that moment on the phone will last for a lifetime as a wonderful memory. See the idea making the time count.

The other day, my son, who adores, "Scooby Doo" greeted me for all about five seconds. You know how it is, "Daddy, Daddy, Daddy!" Then excuse me because "Scooby" is on. I felt a little offended that "Scooby" was more important than his dear old Dad in that moment. But I then got on my knees and sat with him until the end of the episode holding him in my arms. This was making the most of the time, as he wanted to do that which he wanted.

What about taking a moment in prayer and giving thanks for all of your relationships and more importantly, your relationship with the Father.

Make this day count with those you love.

Live with Faith and Power and Create a Phenomenal Life!


Rev. Keith Russell Lee
Hoffman Estates, IL