VOICE OF TRUTH FOR TODAY
Live in the NOW with Joy
Joy is the confidence of knowing that God is in control!
As a mother and grandmother of a growing family, I’ve learned a thing or two about wanting everything organized and under control. In my younger years, I could become quite dismayed when life didn’t go according to plan. But maturity—and sixteen children and grandchildren—have taught me that anything can happen at any moment.
And usually does! 😂
Ice cream sundaes land on freshly cleaned kitchen floors. Black permanent markers somehow find their way onto white carpets. And occasionally, someone who can’t quite swim ends up in the deep end of the pool! Life is full of surprises.
I used to think perfection meant an immaculate house, organized closets, and everything in its proper place. But perhaps perfection looks a little different.
Maybe it’s children’s laughter filling the rooms, toys scattered across the floor, and the washer, dryer, and dishwasher running simultaneously. More importantly, perhaps it’s recognizing that little faces—and sometimes exhausted young parents—are watching how I respond. What an opportunity to represent Jesus!
Wisdom is learning to live skillfully in whatever circumstances come our way. We can breathe deeply, remain calm, and remember that God is present even when our world seems to be spinning backward.
Jesus reminds us in Matthew 6:26 that our Heavenly Father cares for the birds of the air—and that we are even more valuable to Him. So don’t sweat the small stuff.
Live in the moment. Choose joy. Trust the One who holds everything together.
And here’s a little Nonna chuckle for you: My granddaughter once questioned her mother’s insistence that she return to her stroller at the airport. When Mom explained, “Because that’s the rule,” she responded, “I’m pretty sure you just made up that rule!” 😂 Sometimes even our little ones remind us to loosen our grip.
Carpe diem!
Seize the day—and live in the NOW with joy!
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Excerpt from Voice of Truth Magazine
“Nonna’s kNOWledge” by Carolyn Joy Vecchio – McNeeley