21 Nov 2014

Perfect Moments

Image my own, taken with my iPhone at our local beach, on a day when my family and I played and ran and teased each other and laughed and splashed in the ocean and watched the sunset.

Sometimes I want to cry because I will never be able to fix everything that so desperately needs repair, or tie all the loose ends that, trust me, need to be tied. Sometimes I want to cry because I, myself, am so beyond repair.
Sometimes I want to give up, on everything. It feels as though it might be easier.

But I'm not going to. I'm going to choose to live my life, the life Jesus has given me to honor and praise Him with.
I'm going to feel the cold splash as I jump into the blue pool water on a hot Summer day, I'm going to smile and close my eyes as a breeze lifts a strand of my hair and drops it again, I'm going to clutch my warm mug of tea, I'm going to feel paper beneath my hands as I draw or write, I'm going to try harder to become more like Jesus, I'm going to laugh as my little brother wraps his little arms around my neck, I'm going to feel the festive feeling in the air as Christmas nears, I'm going to shiver when I listen to beautiful music, I'm going to read books, I'm going to bake treats with my siblings, I'm going to flourish under my God's loving care, safely tucked under His wings, I'm going to look back on precious memories and hold them close and I'm going to look forward to all the beautiful things that I know will happen in the future.


My life isn't perfect, but it has perfect moments.
I'm going to live the perfect moments.


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16 comments:

  1. This is just soooooooooooooooo beautiful!
    Your writing still ceases to amaze me. :)

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  2. Oh my, this is so beautiful, Tane! I really needed to hear something like this-- it’s makes me feel so inspired.

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    1. Thank you, Arushee. I always look forward to your comments, and you never fail to put a smile on my face with your words.

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  3. Your writing literally takes my breath away, Tane.
    I find myself speachless every time I read one of your posts; it is literally such an honor for me to see that you've taken the time to comment on my blog :)

    (Oh and on a completely unrelated note- I emailed you about a design for my blog a day or two ago, I was wondering if you got it or not.)

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    1. Hey Jordan! I seriously can't thank you enough for what you've said. ♥ But, thank you.
      I just checked my email now and saw your message, I promise I'll reply as soon as possible. :) I look forward to working with you.

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  4. Goodness, you're writing is absolutely heavenly! And, you're right-- everyone has their ups and down in life, and we just have to get through them with a positive attitude and a smile on our face.
    Vanshi

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  5. wow. You continue to leave me in awe. This is just beautiful.

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  6. This is lovely! Your writing is beautiful and very inspiring.
    Also, I love the photo. It's perfect!

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  7. I feel like giving up all the time but that won't make anything better. As long as there's life there's hope.

    /Avy

    http://mymotherfuckedmickjagger.blogspot.com

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    1. You're right. Life is full of hope if you look for it everywhere you go.

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  8. So beautiful, Tane! Take heart and trust Him who is working in you! Hope you're well! Lots of love, Kelly xx

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    1. Thank you very much, Kelly! Your comments always brighten my day. And I'm quite well, thank you.

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