“It was just a quick check-up at the
doctor’s office…or at least that’s what it was supposed to be.
My ‘to-do-list’ resembled a mile-long scroll and several deadlines loomed like a thunder cloud ready to burst.
But, the appointment would take just a few minutes. Just enough time to catch my breath.
My ‘to-do-list’ resembled a mile-long scroll and several deadlines loomed like a thunder cloud ready to burst.
But, the appointment would take just a few minutes. Just enough time to catch my breath.
‘Good morning Mrs. Jaynes,’ the
cheery receptionist greeted. ‘May I see your insurance card please?’
We went through the regular check-in
procedure and then I settled in a comfy chair with a magazine that I would not
have normally read.
I knew I wouldn’t have time to read a full-length article…since this was just a quick visit. My, oh my, the trouble those Hollywood folks get into.
I knew I wouldn’t have time to read a full-length article…since this was just a quick visit. My, oh my, the trouble those Hollywood folks get into.
Ten minutes turned into fifteen
turned into twenty turned into thirty. My to-do list began growing heavier and
heavier in my mind.
‘Excuse me,’ I interrupted the
receptionist. ‘My appointment was thirty minutes ago. Did they forget me?’
‘I’m so sorry,’ she reassured me. ‘I‘ll
check on it right away.’
In just a few moments, a nurse
appeared at the door. ‘Mrs. Jaynes, come right this way.’
My second stop was into a stark
treatment room with more magazines. ‘Oh well, let’s see what Brittany did last
year,’ I mumbled to myself. At least I was in the room. That was good.
The clock continued to tick. With
each passing minute my frustration grew. ‘I’m glad he’s not checking my blood
pressure,’ I grumbled to no one in particular.
Fifty minutes after I had walked
into the office for my quick 5-minute check-up, the doctor himself walked into
my room.
My to-do list was magnified in my mind. My time was important too, you know. I didn’t have time to sit around and read out-dated gossip magazines!
My to-do list was magnified in my mind. My time was important too, you know. I didn’t have time to sit around and read out-dated gossip magazines!
The doctor was actually a friend of
mine, but I was feeling less than friendly. Ice Queen is a description that
comes to mind when I think of my probable appearance.
‘Hi Sharon,’ he began. ‘I’m sorry
you have had to wait so long. I have been with a patient and had to tell her
that she has terminal cancer. It took longer than I thought.’
Suddenly, my icy countenance began
to melt into a puddle on the shiny tile floor and tears pooled in my eyes.
I was upset about not checking insignificant frivolous errands off my to-do list, and the woman in the next room was pondering how she was going to spend her last days on earth.
I envisioned her walking to her car and coming up with a brand new to-do list for her day.
I was upset about not checking insignificant frivolous errands off my to-do list, and the woman in the next room was pondering how she was going to spend her last days on earth.
I envisioned her walking to her car and coming up with a brand new to-do list for her day.
#1 Live well
#2 Love well
Yes, I did have a check-up that day.
God was the doctor and He looked into my heart to see that my perspective on
life needed surgery.
What’s really important? My silly list of errands? No. What should be at the top of my to-do list today and every day is: #1 Live well. #2 Love well. Celebrate each day as an incredible gift from God.
What’s really important? My silly list of errands? No. What should be at the top of my to-do list today and every day is: #1 Live well. #2 Love well. Celebrate each day as an incredible gift from God.
Let’s Pray
Dear God, Thank You for another day
of life. Sometimes I can get so caught up in my silly little lists that I lose
perspective of the true meaning of life. Help me to live my days glorifying You
with every breath that I take and step that I make.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Now It’s Your Turn
What is at the top of your to do
list today?
Consider making a new to do list and
including what you think God would have you do today.”
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!” Psalm 188:24 (NIV)
Sharon Jaynes
with Today’s Truth June 11, 2012
"Through the LORD's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness, 'The LORD is my portion,' says my soul, therefore I hope in Him!" Lam. 3:22-24
Today’s 38th
truth: If you are “born again”, you are an imitator of Jesus. (Eph. 5:1)
Today's thought: Not everyone will be excited about your change...
Tonight's post: Longing to Be Loved
Tomorrow’s post: Trusting God WithYour Future
Tomorrow night's post: I Needed a Reminder
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