This is one of my earlier writings. My life this past year has put many things in a different perspective.
Rebecca Carpenter
December 28th, 2006
As I sit in my comfy chair, encased in a warm throw and flannel pj’s, with a cup of hot tea, I feel very warm and secure. Outside, the sun is shining brightly, and the birds are chirping in the crisp December morning. Compared to cold, snowy conditions up north, our cold snap is like a warm winter respite, but to us Floridians, it is frigid.
The difficult circumstances that come into our lives are also often relative to what we are used to and what we think that we can tolerate. Some people fall apart if the store does not have their favorite food. Others quietly endure when there is hardly any food for their family. Some become agitated if they do not have the most fashionable styles of clothing. Others are thankful for hand me downs.
Some people desire bright, shiny expensive cars to fuel their pride. In some areas people make do with a rickety bike. Some think they must have homes in prestigious communities in order to feel important. Others are thankful to have a leaky roof.
Compare having to curtail some physical activities to not being able to walk or run at all. While some parents are annoyed when children interrupt their favorite tv show, others do not hear from a wayward child for months or years. When children become cranky, loud, and irritating, think of parents who will never again have the opportunity to hear or see their children.
Each person has personal trials and tragedies that must be overcome and endured. However, situations that may seem monumental are actually just small bumps in the journey of life. God can give strength and comfort for the small trials as well as for the huge ones. He can also help each person determine what is truly significant.
The Lord will keep yo from all harm-He will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. Psalm 122: 7-8 NIV
Father, thank you for being with me even when I need to adjust my thoughts and desires. Help me be thankful for what I have and pray for those who are in difficult situations. Amen
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