STEP INTO THE FLOW

I recently came across a quote by French author Hervé Bazin that deeply resonated with me: “It’s not the river that runs, but the water. It’s not time that passes, but us.” Isn’t that powerful? It’s a reminder that life isn’t about watching the clock tick or the days go by. Life is about how we move through time, how we choose to live in the moments God has given us.

The river itself doesn’t move; it’s the water that carries the life, the energy, the purpose. In the same way, it’s not time that changes us—it’s how we move through the moments we’re given. Are we just standing on the banks, watching life pass us by? Or are we stepping into the flow, letting God lead us to where we’re meant to go?

The Bible says in Psalm 90:12, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” That’s not just a call to count the days but to make the days count! God has entrusted us with this precious gift of time, not to waste it, but to invest it—invest it in relationships, in kindness, in growth, and in the calling He’s placed on our lives.

Now, you might be thinking, “But I’ve wasted so much time. I’ve stood on the sidelines for too long.” Friends, it doesn’t matter where you’ve been. What matters is what you do right now. God’s grace is like a flowing river, always ready to carry you forward, no matter how far back you feel you’ve started.

Time is a gift. It’s not something to fear, and it’s not something to fight. It’s something to embrace. When you live each moment with faith, with gratitude, with purpose, you’re not just moving through life—you’re stepping into the flow of God’s divine plan for you.

So, as we stand at the brink of this new year, let’s not just watch the days go by. Let’s step into the river of life with faith, with joy, and with purpose. Let’s trust God to carry us forward, to fill our days with meaning, and to lead us into the abundant life He’s promised.

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
December 29, 2024