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Last
week in our part of the world we had freezing rain and snow come down
from the sky. This made travel much more complicated and dangerous.
Because of the weather I stayed in and did not go anywhere. It
seemed strange to spend a day just in my office and my home. I
usually get out and see other parts of the world. However, because
of being temporarily shut in I did get lot of work done. More
importantly I learned again that they are many parts of life that are
really beyond the control of us humans.
There
are times I get pulled into the thought that I or someone else can
control life. After all aren’t we humans able to conquer all
obstacles in our way to happiness and joy? I need those days when I
am reminded that I am a mere mortal. Acknowledging that life is
beyond me is freeing and helps me focus on God who is behind all of
life.
I
don’t know why I wrestle with issue in the night but I do. At such
times I lose sleep and for me that is not good. The loss of sleep is
not good for me but what is worse is my lack of faith. You read
correctly there are times my faith is lacking. Behind all of this is
that I want my way and do not want to wait on God. One of the
hardest prayers to pray and live is the one Jesus prayed when He was
facing the cross. He prayed ‘Thy will be done.’
I
need to learn to pray that prayer more. It really is the one prayer
that never fails. I may fail to pray it like I should but I am doing
better at it than I have been in the past. Perhaps one of these days
I will sleep like a ‘child’ of God and rest in His care.
I
don’t know why I wrestle with issue in the night but I do. At such
times I lose sleep and for me that is not good. The loss of sleep is
not good for me but what is worse is my lack of faith. You read
correctly there are times my faith is lacking. Behind all of this is
that I want my way and do not want to wait on God. One of the
hardest prayers to pray and live is the one Jesus prayed when He was
facing the cross. He prayed ‘Thy will be done.’
I
need to learn to pray that prayer more. It really is the one prayer
that never fails. I may fail to pray it like I should but I am doing
better at it than I have been in the past. Perhaps one of these days
I will sleep like a ‘child’ of God and rest in His care.
This
past weekend I went to a couple of birthday parties. These parties
were special because they were for my spouse, Phyllis. I sat by her
and marveled at how after all these years she still looks very much
like the young girl I married years ago. Of course she has matured
and is not the same girl but nonetheless I rejoice in that special
feeling I still get around her. Love is marvelous and continues to
amaze me in many ways.
Today
I am sitting at the computer and feeling blessed. God has allowed me
to have many years with one that I love. Not all are given such
blessings and I am asking God to continue to show me how to show love
more to those who are closest to me. Somehow I feel if I master that
well I will be better at loving all. This week has that romantic
holiday Valentine’s Day in it. May love continue to flow in all of
our lives.
Spending
much time in committee meetings has made me aware that almost
anything can come out of such meetings. The United Methodist Church
has many committee meetings and some would say it is run by
committees. But what impresses me the most is how often God has used
such a flawed instrument to bring about His will and way.
As
I look at the days ahead I know I will be attending more meetings. I
don’t always look forward to these happenings but I think it is
time for me to get a new attitude toward them. I am going to start
praying more from them and devoting more time to positive thoughts
about them. God is always working all around us and I am glad He
never stops. May I ask all who read this to join me in praying that
our Church’s committees will continue to follow God in all their
ways.