Floaters

Vacations with Kids has its undeniable benefits. Next to the joy they bring of just being there, Leila and Farida add another dimension to the excitement of the days. They just want to live each day to the fullest, they are ready mentally and physically to enjoy since the minute they open their eyes, specially if it's a summer destination where the beach or pool is as-if calling them since the first hour of the day. This enthusiasm touched me deep when on the first morning at our beach destination, we woke up, got dressed for breakfast, and here they are fully ready...putting on their swimming goggles (نظارات الغطس), hahaha, it was hilarious, not even seeing the pool yet, we went walking to breakfast with their goggles on, they were receiving the day with open arms and a WIDER open heart to enjoy.

Their enthusiasm and readiness reminded me of The feeding the multitude great miracle performed by Jesus. Just imagine a huge gathering of at least 5000 sitting all day listening to our Lord's teachings, not thinking about their next meal. There was obviously no catering tents, nor a feast set up for them, it was Only Jesus teaching. When hunger stroke in, they followed Jesus orders and Sat down to receive their dinner. Some of them must have noticed that He only had 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish, but still sat down to receive. If I were there, not seeing that the sermon was "food included", I might have have left to catch up the "grocery store" before it closes its doors, I am sure some of the multitude did so. But others Believed and Stayed as in Matthew 14:

The followers answered, “But we have only five loaves of bread and two fish.” Jesus said, “Bring the bread and the fish to me.” Then he told the people to sit down on the grass. (Matthew 14:17-19)
فقالوا لهُ: «ليس عِندَنا ههنا إلّا خَمسَةُ أرغِفَةٍ وسَمَكَتانِ». فقالَ: «ائتوني بها إلَى هنا». فأمَرَ الجُموعَ أنْ يتَّكِئوا علَى العُشبِ. ( مَتَّى ١٤: ١٧-١٩)

Dear Lord, I come to you today at this first hour with a open heart hungry to receive. Even if my eyes do not see the feeding and blessings you have prepared, but my heart kneels on the grass to receive the meal you put forth in front of me...and I know as with the multitudes, your meal is sufficient and abundant with leftovers for me to feed the ones in need. I bring my heart to you today with my Goggles on even before seeing the Pool of your blessings!

Dear friends, Put on your Goggles and Dive in His blessings!

Communicate!

I have been watching the way we bring up our kids and noticed that it is all about Communication! Yes, even if they are 6 years old, we need to communicate to educate. I like it when Aline wants to give them a message, lesson of life, behavior or attitude, she just takes them aside, away from people, and have a face to face conversation grabbing their full attention. While our comments told to them when they're busy eating, watching tv or playing don't settle there or simply not taken seriously..too much distraction around them. They need to be fully attentive in a direct one to one conversation when they need to know how to act and behave. I guess you all do the same with your kids! Equally in corporate world, going into a new year and new objective setting phase, we look forward to sit with our manager, communicate face to face and start planning the year, set the goals to achieve and what attitudes or competency we need to develop. If you set your own targets alone without your boss..you might be doing what is not needed of you, end up being useless or even a burden to your company! To add value aligned to the bigger plan, you need to KNOW YOUR ROLE, DO IT and fulfill your purpose.

With 2014 about to start in few hours, I know that lots of you are preparing your famous New year's resolution, putting the goals and objectives of your personal life in 2014. When thinking about spirituality resolution, many face the same question "but i dont know what God wants from me throughout this new year? I am puzzled..what do you think i need to do?" My first question back is "At work, do you just wait until year end to sit with your boss and set your goals of 2014' or you dedicate the time needed and align early in the year? Same with God, did you sit with Him one to one meetings (personal praying hour) to read His emails (His Words), seek His Guidance and Coaching (through the Holy Spirit), and align your vision to the company's vision (God's Will in your life). Like at work where each has a role and purpose, God created YOU for a purpose to fulfill through your life"

So dear friends, if I have one thing To seek doing in 2014 it is to continue with all seriousness my One to One time with my Heavenly Father. These moments that opened my eyes for what I am doing now, and for sharing with you my thoughts about His Running Hugs, His daily gifts, His Coaching and much more! Before complaining that 2014 went fast as 2013...no changes..ma7alak ser..Do something different..because if you do what you did, you ll get what you got! Decide that it will be the year of Communication..the year you will not only know about God..but Know God..and His purpose through you..He is waiting for you every morning!

Even Jesus was connecting daily with His Father and the Holy spirit through Early rising prayer:

وفي الصُّبحِ باكِرًا جِدًّا قامَ وخرجَ ومَضَى إلَى مَوْضِعٍ خلاءٍ، وكانَ يُصَلّي هناكَ، (مَرقُسَ 1:35 AVDDV)

The next morning Jesus woke up very early. He left the house while it was still dark and went to a place where he could be alone and pray. (Mark 1:35 ERV)
Make 2014 a year of change..and start by your Hourly meeting...Just give Him a chance..a week, you ll be amazed...just 30 minutes at the beginning of your day..but doing with passion, hunger seeking change and impact..seeking a connection..a relationship!

Come on...join the Early Risers team! Are you in?
Have a blessed Communicative 2014 my friends!