I am thankful for circumstances that have been irritating me of late:
- My mother's relentless inquisitiveness because it means she cares.
- Gas prices skyrocketing because I have more appreciation for my rambles and make a greater effort to carpool.
- Living in Fillmore ... I'm still working on a reason for this one. Because it's better than Irvine or Anaheim? Because God put me here? Because of the hills and orange trees? I guess I don't have to have a reason.
- Living at home because I am learning more about myself.
- My family's messiness because sometimes it is good for me not to be in control.
- Not having hours at my jobs because the lack does wonders for my overexaggerated sense of self-importance.
- Not knowing what God is up to in my life (i.e. having no plans) because I have to trust Him more.
- Knowing that this is not the right time for me to go back to school because every year masters programs in my field of interest are better developed.
- Being unable to adequately answer "how are you doing?" because the people who care demonstrate this by intuiting my state.
- Paul's metaphor of running the race because at least we're moving and the goal is worth the effort.
- And deeper trials because they are changing me for the better.
*In addition to a "blogging break," I have not even opened Facebook since last year. Yes, over a month--and still counting--of Facebook abstinence! It certainly imparts a sense of empowerment. I may need to try this with entering the Goodwill.
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