Daily Guideposts - 20 Day SampleSample

"More Like a Princess" If you’ve ever seen a Disney movie or known a little girl, you know that princesses are the thing to be. Princesses talk to animals, wear shiny dresses, and spend their days singing and dancing. What more is there to life? At the theme parks, the magic comes to life when ladies appear wearing the costumes, makeup, jewelry, and wigs and bend to speak to pint-sized princesses-in-the-making. “You should’ve seen it,” Mom said as we put our feet up for a moment before starting our dinner. She was on her way home after a visit to Disney World with a handful of lucky grandkids. “The princesses knelt down and looked each girl in the eyes and spoke with them, asking their names, complimenting their dresses, and answering all their questions. They gave their undivided attention, and the girls felt like they were the only people in the world.” Mom was silent for a minute, then softly said, “I think I need to be more like the princesses.” I thought about what she said. How many times had I “uh-huhed” my way through conversations with my husband while trying to finish dinner or get the next load of laundry in? How often did I let my mind wander to my to-do list at work while catching up with my ninety-three year-old grandma? Was I in charge of my life or was I simply bowing to my constantly growing to-do list? I can’t always be like the princesses. At times, I really do just need to pick up my dry cleaning and be on my way. But when I can, I stop and really listen to my husband when he gets home (Dinner will wait!), or take the call from Grandma (Where am I in a hurry to go?). And every time, I am thankful that I did. Lord, remind me today who is important in my life and allow me to focus wholly on them, if only for a moment. —Ashley Kappel Digging Deeper: Esther 8; Ps. 30:5