Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Tomorrow...I will wake up in my comfortable bed, take a warm shower, spend 10 mins or so trying to decide what I should wear to work, because my closet is full...and I have way to many clothes. I'll get into my vehicle, stop by at Tim Hortons and grab myself some breakfast...get into my comfortable air conditioned office and work until lunch time. Then I'll go out for lunch with Andrea, cause that's what we do. I'll go back to work to finish off the day...then I'll get into my car, turn on the air condition...and drive up to the cottage for the weekend.
I'll most likely think about some of the tough stuff that I'm going through and how I really need a vacation, how I really should go clothes shopping and get some more stuff (like I don't have enough already), I'll think about what I should do for school in September, and if I should get a job at a big law firm and rake in the dough. I'll play some music, and think...wow, I really should get some newer speakers, and hook up a bigger sub.
I mean, the day may have some variations, but that's most likely what it will look like.
And then on a day like today, I'll stop and think about how much I really have, and how I take so much for granted. I'll think about how so many people go through way worse, have far less, hurt way deeper, and how most of those people never complain. I'll look at the things in my life that I consider to be tough, and I'll realize that they are just opportunities that God has presented to me, to challenge me, test me, and make me a better person...and really, they aren't that big of a deal.
I know for myself, I can get so caught up in the here and now - in the little things that seem so big in the moment. When really, when it put it all in perspective, when I see all the tough stuff that other people are dealing with, and when I realize how much I have been given...I am humbled and embaressed by the fact that I complain, and I take for granted, when I have every reason not to.
I'll most likely think about some of the tough stuff that I'm going through and how I really need a vacation, how I really should go clothes shopping and get some more stuff (like I don't have enough already), I'll think about what I should do for school in September, and if I should get a job at a big law firm and rake in the dough. I'll play some music, and think...wow, I really should get some newer speakers, and hook up a bigger sub.
I mean, the day may have some variations, but that's most likely what it will look like.
And then on a day like today, I'll stop and think about how much I really have, and how I take so much for granted. I'll think about how so many people go through way worse, have far less, hurt way deeper, and how most of those people never complain. I'll look at the things in my life that I consider to be tough, and I'll realize that they are just opportunities that God has presented to me, to challenge me, test me, and make me a better person...and really, they aren't that big of a deal.
I know for myself, I can get so caught up in the here and now - in the little things that seem so big in the moment. When really, when it put it all in perspective, when I see all the tough stuff that other people are dealing with, and when I realize how much I have been given...I am humbled and embaressed by the fact that I complain, and I take for granted, when I have every reason not to.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
I read Job today; where after he loses absolutely everything he had, he says
"The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord."
That verse makes me want to cry everytime I read it. So often I complain about traffic jams, long line-ups, stressful days at work, all these small insignificant things. Then there is Job, who loses his family, all that he owns, his crops, and servants and animals...all on one single day, and he praises God. Puts me to shame, that I can get so worked up over such small minor things in my life.
So, on that note, today I am thankful for:
1) Some of the most amazing friends that God has put in my life right now. I have been so blessed, with people who care about me, who will listen to me when I need to vent, who will put up with me. It just blows me away. I know that if I ever am in trouble, or I'm just having a rough day, those people will be there in five...no two minutes, to make sure I'm okay. To be honest, what more can a person ask for from friends...they are great.
2) Family nights. Cause hey...everyone needs a family, and do have occasional family nights, that involve steak and movies...and way too much food!
3) The amazing weather right now...it's 28 out, and I get to admire it from my office window...oh and of course the air conditioning in the office!
4) Friends who entertain me by falling off chairs....or filling their car tires wiht a bicicyle pump, or being able to sing every single song ever created.
5) The ability to laugh.
6) That today is Wednesday (shhhh, don't disturb my dellusional world)
What's making your day today?
"The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord."
That verse makes me want to cry everytime I read it. So often I complain about traffic jams, long line-ups, stressful days at work, all these small insignificant things. Then there is Job, who loses his family, all that he owns, his crops, and servants and animals...all on one single day, and he praises God. Puts me to shame, that I can get so worked up over such small minor things in my life.
So, on that note, today I am thankful for:
1) Some of the most amazing friends that God has put in my life right now. I have been so blessed, with people who care about me, who will listen to me when I need to vent, who will put up with me. It just blows me away. I know that if I ever am in trouble, or I'm just having a rough day, those people will be there in five...no two minutes, to make sure I'm okay. To be honest, what more can a person ask for from friends...they are great.
2) Family nights. Cause hey...everyone needs a family, and do have occasional family nights, that involve steak and movies...and way too much food!
3) The amazing weather right now...it's 28 out, and I get to admire it from my office window...oh and of course the air conditioning in the office!
4) Friends who entertain me by falling off chairs....or filling their car tires wiht a bicicyle pump, or being able to sing every single song ever created.
5) The ability to laugh.
6) That today is Wednesday (shhhh, don't disturb my dellusional world)
What's making your day today?
Labels: Relationships, Spiritual
Sunday, June 10, 2007
it's God.
I get tierd sometimes, of hearing people tell me that I deserve better in my life. Like somehow I've done something to earn better treatment, or better things, or other various aspects. I haven't done anything to warrant better treatment, or more things, or a happier life. If you knew the real me, the person who is completely selfish and looks out for herself, the real Mary - I doubt you'd think I deserve more or better.
Anything good that you see in me, it's God. It's not me. The good in me, is God's grace, because I would never choose it on my own, I am not capable to showing true love, or grace, or any other good aspects.
So, before you think I deserve something better...just remember, it's God who deserves the praise.
I get tierd sometimes, of hearing people tell me that I deserve better in my life. Like somehow I've done something to earn better treatment, or better things, or other various aspects. I haven't done anything to warrant better treatment, or more things, or a happier life. If you knew the real me, the person who is completely selfish and looks out for herself, the real Mary - I doubt you'd think I deserve more or better.
Anything good that you see in me, it's God. It's not me. The good in me, is God's grace, because I would never choose it on my own, I am not capable to showing true love, or grace, or any other good aspects.
So, before you think I deserve something better...just remember, it's God who deserves the praise.
Labels: Spiritual