Be Present in His Presence

Teacher workshops start today. It is the official end of summer for school staff and as I head to this meeting my goal is to learn one thing. This will be my 20th back to school workshop. We will have usual updates, welcome new staff, years of service awards and of course the keynote speaker. Now I have had years when I show up to these meetings physically but mentally I am still on the beach or making my grocery list.

A couple of years ago a co-worker shared a strategy with me that changed workshops. He said that he searches for one point from the presentation that he can apply. This was a genius idea! It was a scavenger hunt for information that made me pay attention throughout the day in search of my one point.

This one point scavenger hunt has also helped me to be real in my time with God. Each morning I plan time to start my day with God. There are times that I go through the motions but am checked out mentally, just like my back to school workshops. I started to write down one point from my morning time with God. The funny thing is that when I write down the one point it shows up repeatedly through out the day.

Jeremiah 29:13

You will seek me

and find me

when you seek me

with all your heart.

Be present with God. Look for one thing that catches your attention and write it down. Come back to that point throughout the day and see how God is with you today.