Doing and Being

I like having a purpose to my days...to my life. I like to know what I'm shooting for and what I can accomplish.
Today started out gray. With no plans after work and the same Monday morning routine I've had for the last two years at work, I started my day with a cloud of hopelessness. I knew the feeling and what was going on, but a purpose seemed so far away and there I sat entering data in a slump. Somewhere along the morning, I began talking this out with God (this is a good conversation to have. Even though God knows what's going on with you, sometimes I like to tell him anyway...a kind of, "I know that you know." I suppose it's also my acknowledgment and confession to Him). He began to reveal little things that bring out my purpose. Helping the intern find something to do. Making a joke and bringing someone laughter. Encouraging a friend. These are all gifts God has revealed and even when I don't realize it there are times to use them throughout the day. Doing!

I also think God sometimes just wants us to be. He loves us regardless of our "doing" nature. God love you...your soul...just for being!

<-- In a note, unrelated to the rest of this post, I added more links to the side.