When Life Interferes
- March 19, 2009
- Category: Daily Diary
- (16) Comments
Nothing profound to say today but life is always a path of going forward and sliding back and it is easy to stay content when life is serene and everything is going well.
These past couple of days have been very challenging ones for me. Nothing earthshaking, just the usual problems we all face, money worries due to clients not paying their bills and a particularly pesky computer crash. Yesterday found me upset by any demands on my time because I was so wrapped up in trying to fix the computer and thinking about how to stretch the budget. You are all familiar with the feeling you get when you think if someone asks you anything or wants something from you, you’ll snap back in an angry reply.
Today, I realized I had reached my limits. I have no control over whether or not people pay their bills and I’d spent way too much time glued to my computer screen and though it may seem that way to me at times, nothing earthshaking is going to happen if I don’t get online.
So, I hit the off button and headed outside with the dogs. I picked up a book I’ve been reading on developing a closer relationship to God through meaningful prayer. And, there, right in front of me, was the answer once again.
“For whatever a person succumbs to, to that he is enslaved.” 2 Peter 2:19
For me it has been worry and frustration about money and the loss of my files. So silly, really, it’s just things and things are never the be all and end all.
I thought of Natasha Richardson, a gifted woman, killed in a tragic accident, of her family and children mourning her loss and then I thought of how many other people there are at the moment struggling with profound issues of life and death. My prayers are for them.
And, as I spent time in quiet prayer outside cloud after beautiful cloud paraded through cerulean skies. What joy, what beauty there is if we just take the time to step outside ourselves and be thankful we are alive. To experience God’s creation, to feel joy in life, to share with others our hearts; that is how life is meant to be lived.
There will be challenges every day but remember never to let the beauty of a single day pass you by because it will never be there again.
I’ll leave you with this:
Proverbs 23:7 “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.”
Let us think with thanks, with joy, with rejoicing and love for others.
Persepctive is everything isn’t it? And so hard to find sometimes.
I was SO shocked and saddened to hear about Patricia Richardson. It seemed impossible.
So sorry you lost files and the economy is so hard for all of us. I pray you get paid, and soon.
Date: March 19, 2009
Lately I’ve been doing a lot of soul-searching myself. Your words were perfect for my own thoughts these past few days. Thank you for helping me see my own path. My wish for you is continued peace. Best wishes to you from “across the pond…”
Date: March 19, 2009
Robynn and Cedar said things so perfectly, I’ll just say “Ditto”.
Date: March 19, 2009
You hit the nail on the head for me too. It is hard not to worry about the things to come.
Date: March 20, 2009
These are good and gentle reminders for all of us. Thank you.
Jen
Date: March 20, 2009
I love this blog. I know you wrote this today, to tell us how you helped yourself in your crisis. BUT…,you helped me today and probably several others. Your words are ALWAYS calming and peaceful to me. I can’t ever imagine you snapping at anyone!
Thank-you for your words!
Date: March 20, 2009
I left something for you on my blog, go and get it!
Date: March 20, 2009
“For whatever a person succumbs to, to that he is enslaved.” 2 Peter 2:19 – this puts everything in perspective doesn’t it. It seems the answers to our worries are always close at hand; we just need to step back a bit and be open to it, and know that you’re never alone. Great post!
Date: March 20, 2009
It’s hard not to let things get to us sometimes. I just finished reading “Ghost of Spirit Bear” which is really for teens but I enjoyed it anyway. It talked about dealing with circumstances around us and choosing to react in positive ways. We can’t control our circumstances, but we can control how we respond to them.
Date: March 20, 2009
I love this post…you write with a beautiful rhythm
Date: March 20, 2009
I, too have been worrying and struggling about money, but suddenly it was taken care of for me. Not the way I thought, because I couldn’t come up with a way or means or how, but God did take care of it for me and it was was all positive!
Now again, I have more issues but I know that God is right there and the answer will be there and will come in surprising and delightful ways.
You are much loved, Dear. I’m glad you got to go outside and the read, that what the change you needed.
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/
Date: March 20, 2009
Beautiful post my friend…
We cherish not what we have but yearn deeply in its absence. MOC
Date: March 20, 2009
A beautiful post….walks with Sophie always help me see what’s important.
Date: March 20, 2009
I see that you recieved the pasionate blogger award,congrats.I love your site and have added you to the blogs that io follow.
Date: March 20, 2009
Thanks so much for your post today. My dogs are a big comfort to me when I need to get away from things.
Date: March 21, 2009
Lovely post. It is so essential to get away and see the big picture sometimes.
Date: March 21, 2009