just existing vs. really living

Today is the first day of my spring break. We have over 5 inches of snow outside just begging me to play in it. I would love to make a snowman, sled down a big hill, make snow angels, and run around with the puppy until we both get lost in the sea of white. But for some reason the thought of all of those things makes me sad. I can remember when I was young, my brother and I would play together for hours and not get bored. Our imaginations would never tire. But everyone is too busy these days to play in the snow. People have places to be, things to do, tasks to finish, and nothing will slow them down. Not even snow-covered roads and blizzard winds! Life only gets faster and faster until we don’t realize how much time has gone by. What have we really accomplished by rushing through it all? What have we missed along the way? Why are we in such a hurry for things that don’t even matter? Most days we rush through the day just existing, not really living. We’re only watching the time slip away.

I don’t want to live like that! I want every moment of the day to be for the glory of God. I want to be in a constant mindset of prayer and praise. My prayer is that every second of the day would be spent bringing God the praise and glory He deserves. I don’t want to settle for any less than all I have to give. He has given me each day to use for His name, so I don’t want to rush through the day preoccupied with things that don’t even matter.

These are the thoughts on my mind today as I sit enjoying the slow pace of spring break. May every second of every day be for Him alone.