I think people would learn better time management skills. For example: if Ted knew that he was going to be called into a "short meeting" that ends up lasting an hour and a half, Ted could plan his work time before that meeting much better to where he doesn't feel rushed after he's out of the oh-so-short meeting. That, my friends, would be ideal.
Unfortunately, this is not the case. We do not live in an ideal world. We live in a crazy, scary, unpredictable world where literally anything can happen at any moment of any day. Talk about unstable.
Last night I was running and stopped to take a break at mile 2 of my 4 miles. I was standing on a sidewalk, panting like a dog, sweaty and tired. I looked at the hill I had to run to get back home and said out loud, "Lord, beer me strength." and guess what? I ran the uphill and felt like I was flying. He gave me a fresh outlook and a sense of confidence that had momentarily been lost.
I think one of the big reasons God pulled on my heartstrings to do this half-marathon was to have moments like this with me. To have my mind and body so tired and worn out that the very last thing I could do is to turn to Him for strength, wisdom, and encouragement. This is what has been missing in our relationship and He is slowly helping me restore that.
We may not have road maps to navigate our crazy days, but the Lord has had a plan for you from the beginning of time. He knows when and where the bumps will happen. He knows when your heart is going to be broken AND when it will be put back together. He is so invested and so INTERESTED in you. Not just on your super great days. Not just on your worst days, either.
EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
I know this is a hard concept for us to wrap our heads around, but start thinking of ways to remind yourself of this. When you're about to explode with anxiety or anger - take a deep breath and ask God for strength. Ask Him for wisdom. Ask Him for a margarita! He wants to know that you can come to Him with anything and everything. and oh my goodness when He provides - He PROVIDES.
I'm going to leave you with a verse that I think of almost every time I run:
"I’ve been carrying you on my back
from the day you were born,
And I’ll keep on carrying you when you’re old.
I’ll be there, bearing you when you’re old and gray.
I’ve done it and will keep on doing it,
carrying you on my back, saving you."
Isaiah 46:4 (MSG)
He is carrying us. Bearing our burdens right along side of us and will continue to do so forever.
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xoxo,
H
