Slow me down...

Here is my typical day:

Wake up, say a word of prayer -sometimes in my heart while I brush my teeth and take a quick cold bathe;
Jump into my clothes, do some little amateur work of art on my face (of which by the way comes out 'not too good' especially when there's no power and I had to use a torch!); grab my bag and shoes and any extra luggage and out I go.

At the bus stop:
I queue endlessly in wait for my turn to board the bus. Sometimes, I scream and shout "let's be civil- maintain a queue!" Other times, I go extra mile to monitoring and scolding defaulters alongside with supporters who like myself are tired of waiting.

On my way to work:
I highlight from my busstop and start a 15 mins walk down to my office!
Many times, I walk so fast. On few occasions, I just stroll down the road as I take my time to watch the new store that had just opened (perhaps for weeks) which I had not noticed or I look up at new adverts or billboards or count the minutes the traffic light goes on and off.

My lessons:
Days I got out in a rush and took no time to notice changes around me - I ended up achieving little because,  I got super tired before noon and frustrated with my 'to-do list' and other extra features that popped up that I would usually leave work depressed and thinking of how bad the day had been and how it could have been better and how I had skipped lunch and how my life was boring! Of course, right in the car, I had mentally pictured how I would continue my pending work- deliverables at home!

I forgot those days, that when there's life, there's hope and greater hope for a better life. I also probably forgot that, my job or friends or family cannot  give me complete fulfillment  but rather, my joy & the quest to have a perfect life is founded in Christ!
I forgot that my mumbling of words in prayer to him was disrespectful and I had chosen other things before Him.
I forgot that in my silence and meditation, revelations and deep secret are revealed to me.
I forgot that there's so much peace and calmness amidst  chaos when I take a little time to  appreciate  nature, the wonder of His works and its perfection which includes me!

I forgot that if I had taken a little extra time to pick up my mirror and stare at the perfect being, the most beautiful creature which He fearfully and wonderfully made in His own likeness and smiled at that reflection and accepted true ownership of  the throne and crown given to me even before I was conceived....
Today,
I have acknowledged this but though sometimes there are a little struggle with my faith but one thing I know is the fact that He truly loves me and His thoughts about me is what matters!

I have learnt to trust and love Him deeply above all, seeking first His Kingdom and righteousness.
I am not perfect yet but working daily towards perfection and this is a huge challenge but His promises & love keeps me going and believing!

To you reading:
Do you think less of yourself? Have you struggled endlessly and always in a rush to make life better for you? Are you struggling to accept the command given to you - to have dominion? Have you lost your faith and decided to gloss over life and take things as they come?
Get up! Wake up! Tighten your 'Faith-belt', look yourself in the mirror and say beautiful things to that wonderful reflection.
It's not a day's job so rise, drop the pity and complain game. Forgive yourself and others that might have hurt you.
The race had begun but you can still make it if you WAKE UP & RUN!