Doing His work

Some days can flow by like a lazy river, and others seem to rush by like a roaring torrent. At times, we need to stop and take stock of the ways that we leave our mark on the hearts of those who seem to breeze in and out of our lives.

Was it the person with whom I took a moment to chat this morning while leaving the local fitness centre who got a glimpse of something that made her day that much easier? Perhaps it was the couple who came to see me this morning to speak about their plans for a wedding in a year's time who finally encountered the tender welcome of Him who always has room for the stranger to feel at home. Maybe there was a resident at the nearby retirement home who heard a word of wisdom or encouragement and was filled with renewed hope. Maybe, just maybe there was a soul in search of healing who found solace today because of something that was said (or not said). Perhaps there were just a few who were also challenged today to grow, to change in some way and to become more loving.

There never seem to be enough hours in the day to do all that needs to be done. There are always more meetings that need to happen, more people who are in need, more loved ones who reach out in hope for those who are hurting.

At the end of the day, each of us must first give thanks for all that has been accomplished, and then leave the rest up to Someone else who can complete the good work that has been begun. Then the sanscrit saying can truly take root in our lives:

Look to this day for it is life ... the very life of life;
Yesterday is already a memory and tomorrow is only a vision;
but today well lived
makes every yesterday a memory of happiness
and every tomorrow a vision of hope.