Have you had enough time to reflect? How life used to be and do you want to make things different?
My mom cane to mind, maybe because we just celebrated Mothers Day. Or it could have been this gross dishwater I’m sharing with you. This was a daily occurrence in her life.
Back in the day dish soap wasn’t what we know today. Mom would have to drain the sink after washing a few things and get fresh water and soap. Did I mention she didn’t have a dishwasher?
So many, including myself, will talk about the good old days. But maybe they weren’t altogether sooo good.
Permanent press clothes have not always been. Ironing was a necessity.
Microwaves weren’t invented yet. So reheated food was often a little cool or burned from further baking.
You think our roads are bad now? I can recall dad putting chains on the tires of his car for the winter season. That’s another thing. Living in a northern state, we had snow. Lots of it. I’m not talking climate change, and you can’t make me.
There were no malls to shop or for teens to hang out at. The big name brand stores resided in the metropolitan cities. The suburbs had mom and pop stores. Today many are returning to small businesses to support the community.
That’s what we used to have…community! Churches have a reputation of filling needs and we can see that today. We have made the effort to be there for each other.
Jesus was big into people. Admittedly he did get around a lot. Often his scheduled appointments were a distance away, so he walked. Giving him the fresh air and exercise many are doing now.
Have you ever given any thought to Jesus having meetings to attend? He knew the answer to life problems made himself available to others.
To do that takes time. We have had lots of that too. Suddenly multi-tasking has taken a back seat and life has taken on a slower pace. It’s nice not to rush from one activity to another.
It would be nice too, to have someone to turn to for answers. Oh wait…we do! If Jesus makes himself available, we might as well give him some of that time we have excess of. You know where to find him. Incorporate the Nike thing, just do it.
One Day Wonders with JBK 