Yeah, if you know us, you may think this post is about Pookie. In a way - a very roundabout way - I suppose it is. Yet, it's no more about her than it is about me. But here I am.
This has been an ugly week full of lies, betrayal, ... drama. Well, maybe not quite those things. It's not like I live on Wisteria Lane. It's just not been a favorite in the annals of my history.
I don't enjoy drama. Especially chick political drama. I prefer to fly under the radar and perform best in the creative design realm. Design Star? Perhaps. Desperate Housewife? I think not!
Interestingly, God prepared me even for this - this week. Sometimes life isn't pretty. And it's not just the big hurdles of health that we are called to jump over - or faithfulness or employment or finances or whatever personal struggles we have been allowed. Sometimes it's being late to the doctor. Or choosing between enticing extracurricular activities. Or negotiating traffic. Whatever it is. The Hurdle.
It's Life.
It's pruning.
It's God calling us to a higher purpose and a better response. And when our response is:
Why God? Why?
It is knowing before you ask that the reason is unimportant. It's the process of how we manage ourselves through the race and what we learn from it. It's God guiding us to the "What can I learn from this" answer. That He is King and reigns over all. That no matter how 'bad' it is - He wins.
This has been an ugly week full of lies, betrayal, ... drama. Well, maybe not quite those things. It's not like I live on Wisteria Lane. It's just not been a favorite in the annals of my history.
I don't enjoy drama. Especially chick political drama. I prefer to fly under the radar and perform best in the creative design realm. Design Star? Perhaps. Desperate Housewife? I think not!
Interestingly, God prepared me even for this - this week. Sometimes life isn't pretty. And it's not just the big hurdles of health that we are called to jump over - or faithfulness or employment or finances or whatever personal struggles we have been allowed. Sometimes it's being late to the doctor. Or choosing between enticing extracurricular activities. Or negotiating traffic. Whatever it is. The Hurdle.
It's Life.
It's pruning.
It's God calling us to a higher purpose and a better response. And when our response is:
Why God? Why?
It is knowing before you ask that the reason is unimportant. It's the process of how we manage ourselves through the race and what we learn from it. It's God guiding us to the "What can I learn from this" answer. That He is King and reigns over all. That no matter how 'bad' it is - He wins.
p.s. my husband rocks!
5 comments:
Why is showing our gratitude and being thankful during times of refinement so difficult? We know God is working bringing us closer to him. I will admit being one who has asked, "Why God Why?" more times than I care to share. I'm working on a new attitude and constantly praying God will help me see the light (in more ways than one.)
I love you.
amen, girl. amen. i love the question that we don't ask ourselves very often..."why not?" thanks for being open.
~ from one drama queen to another. ;)
Thank you for your sweet comments on my friend Jessica's blog. I love you!
I'm sure you can tell I've been intentionally not saying very much about anything at all recently. Part of it is an aim to stay positive. I tend to wallow in my own little world sometimes, and it's just not healthy. As far as drama, I get sucked into it far more often than is reasonable. I detest drama for the sake of drama, but the way I see it, for some people, it is the only way they communicate. And every ounce of drama contains somebody's real pain and someone's real whimper for help. Even if it has nothing to do with what all the hoopla is about. But in the end, we have to keep whats important in our minds. And sometimes with me (as my husband will point out) I worry too much about other people and things that are beyond my control. Sometimes you have to just let go. Let go and let God.
*laughs softly* I think you just made me think again...
I love that you wrote about this. I love that you can stay fluent instead of clamming up.
So true! I´ve been reading the Elizabeth George book - Finding God´s path through your trials - it emphasises the same message. Thanks for sharing.
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