Something to learn, something to enjoy - when we turn

Life takes turns, we say. And it does. Things unfold and sometimes unravel in ways unexpected. The good thing is that unexpected circumstances make for new opportunities to turn to God. Since that is the core activity of a follower of Jesus, opportunities to turn to him, give him our attention, focus on what he wants are good things. With eyes on the turns life takes, we tend to fear. "O no, what will happen now? What if it isn't good? What will we lose?" With eyes on Jesus it all seems so much safer. We become capable of looking for what there is to learn and what there is to enjoy. They are the good living pair. They are always there. We aren't always able to spot them. Unless of course our practice is to turn to God. Then they become apparent. Something to learn makes us better and keeps life meaningful. Something to enjoy reminds us of the glory of God and his gracious sharing of all that is good with us. We have to get in the habit of turning to God. Learning and enjoying will be the bi-product. Happy turning.