Opportunity Knocks (from David)

David sent me this blog post. It is dated October 15, 2009.

David writes:

In my cell block we're let out an hour each day. During this time I shower, make calls, clean my cell, and walk around the block to stretch my legs. This is an important part of my day as it is the only time I can talk to Lisa. I wouldn't want to miss the opportunity.

The COs (Corrections Officers) don't let us know what time we're going to be let out. It changes everyday and can be anytime between 7:30am and 9:00pm. So we're always listening for the "click-click" of our doors that alert us that it is our turn. If we don't hear it because we are sleeping or listening to the radio or some other reason, too bad. We lose our rec time for that day. No buzzers, lights, or even a shout out that it is our turn. Needless to say, we wait with bated breath for our turn and are hyper-vigilant that we don't miss it.

This is how I have been thinking about this time in my life lately. This is an opportunity. God has given me the "click-click" of my life. I can choose to respond, open the door, and walk through to make something of it. Or I can ignore the opportunity and sit back in my own personal cell. No hitting the snooze, or asking for a wake-up call. I believe this is it. "Click-Click".

God bless,
David