How To Be Vigilant by Gail Rogers

I receive e-mail devotionals from Christian Women Today. I really enjoyed today's reading as it was a reminder to not let the busyness of life erode relationships with God or others. We must be vigilant and guard our hearts and minds.

How To Be Vigilant

By Gail Rogers

In the noise and commotion of life it's easy to miss the still small voice within us. It is easy for our awareness of God to diminish in our busy schedules. It's easy to lose our observant eye and ear as we rush from one thing to the next! It is wise to stop and ask, "Am I being vigilant in my life?"

A vigilant woman is watchful and alert. She is observant...with an eye to the future and is on guard for danger or pitfalls.

A vigilant woman pays attention to the little things in her life and in her relationships. She is careful with her money knowing that the little things can add up to be big things. She is alert to the subtle slip in important relationships.

A vigilant woman is wise in seeking to sow seeds of approval, appreciation, affection and attention. She takes the time to mend the small tears in the relationships around her, knowing this will make them stronger in the future.

"Be very careful, then, how you walk ~ not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil." Ephesians 5:15-16

As you walk through this day ask God to help you be observant to His still small voice nudging you. When you are attentive in your relationship with God He will help you grow to become more aware and vigilant in your life and relationships.