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I travel a lot.  And I have a lot of friendships in many places.  I give God the thanks for that blessing.

I also get distracted a lot.  And easily.  Can't you tell from what already appears to be a change of topic?  But it's not.

With as many people and things that call for my attention, it is vitally important for me to dwell in the moment - to be present with whom I'm talking or stay focused on what I'm doing.

Last night, I was reminded of this while at a church activity of the Northwest Church of Christ in Houston.  I was talking with a lady there while I was also trying to respond to my sister via text message.  I realized that I was not present for either of them, so I decided to continue the conversation with the lady with whom I was speaking and then, a short bit later, I was able to take the time to respond to my sister.

How many times has that happened to you?  How can you dwell in the moment on this Transformational Tuesday?

Isaiah 6:8 has always been one of my favorite verses.  Isaiah felt inadequate to the task, but was willing to be used by God.  Over the years, this has become one of my theme verses as I feel inadequate to the tasks that God calls me to, but, as a willing spirit, I respond, "Here am I, send me!"

Through answering that call, I have been blessed with various opportunities, many of which are to places where others are not as interested in going for one reason or another.  Some may call that foolish or dangerous.  I prefer to call it faith and willingness.  "Here am I, send me!"

Where is God calling you?