Time is Slipping Away

Every Moment

By: Joy Williams

We laughed out loud ‘til we cried
And the tears were sweet
Midnight melted to morning
A moment faded to memory
All these days
They just slip away through our fingers
So…

Don’t let go
Hold onto every moment
Always know
Hold onto every moment that You can

We move on with no regrets to our destiny
Held by the hands of the Father
We share His love and He leads us through
All these days
They just slip away through our fingers
So…

Don’t let go
Hold onto every moment
Always know
Hold onto every moment that You can

Running through yesterday into tomorrow
Don’t let it just drift away
Forget about tying the hands of time
Give every minute to the One who gave us today

Don’t let go
Hold onto every moment
Always know
Hold onto every moment that You can

Well today is Ciara’s first day of junior high (7th grade) and Shay’s last first day of school as she is a senior this year. I spent the morning praying for all of our girls that the Lord would guide them and protect them. I thanked Him for choosing me to be the one to guide them here on this earth. It just amazes me how fast the time has flown by. I blinked for just a moment and they grew up. How does it happen so fast?! I try to hold fast to the moments but they slip away like water in my hand. The years seem to go by faster with each passing year. Time is flying by so fast that I can’t keep up with it. The tears I cried this morning were bitter sweet; bitter in the fact that they are getting so big, but sweet in the fact that they are getting so big lol. God has blessed us with four amazing girls and I stand in awe of Him and them.

Yesterday is but a memory, tomorrow is uncertain, but today I will cherish with all that I have. We are chained to time and while it grips us we are under its power. It can be cruel and sweet as it is this morning. Time is a friend and an enemy all in the same moment. One day we will be free from the constraints of time, but until that day comes I will cling to my memories and my moments with all that I have. As Ciara was getting ready this morning I was praying for time to slow down, so I could enjoy each second that we had together. Now I am praying for it to speed up so I can see how her day was (and Shay too!!!). Well speaking of time, it’s time for me to get ready for work. It’s only 9:00 in the morning but freight has been coming in early and I want to get there as soon as possible so I can get Ciara after school. I pray for you all and lift you up in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. He is such a good God and the Holy Spirit is with us always. He binds us together as a family in His amazing love. Don’t let today slip away without finding moments to cherish.

Melissa Fitzwilliam