Seize the Moment

Most people I would assume have heard the saying Carpe Diem, which in other words means Seize the Day. It is an interesting phrase. I hear it a lot, but rarely see it lived out. Today if someone told me to seize the day I probably would not have taken it so well. Basically what I am saying is, is that I am still sick and I had to work. Not the funnest day. Now while I was at work I did get into some conversations with my co-workers. I have been developing a relationship with one of my co-workers. Hopefully as we get closer the Holy Spirit will open his heart to hearing the good news, but for now I am going to be his friend. Someone that he can talk to that won't talk about the latest clubs or sexual escapades of previous nights, but can speak to him like a mature adult. Maybe he can open up to me. As I gain his trust and become a true friend I believe God can use me to do great things at my work as I develop bonds with my co-workers. I hope to invite and bring many of them either to God for the first time or to the right church they were searching for, but never could find. I know for a fact I do not take advantage of every opportunity to make a difference all the time. I do what I can and live each day keeping my values and identity intact. Sometimes that is all one can do, just live to discover who you are. I know my identity is found in God and my purpose is found in my relationship with Him. So I don't know if I am the Carpe Diem type of guy. But instead of just seizing the day, I want to seize every moment for the glory of God. That is my prayer.