Problems are opportunities for stretching our minds.
Wringing our hands over circumstances gone awry wastes our energy. In any twenty-four hours we will experience many situations that will evolve according to God's plan, rather than our own. We'd feel our spirits being lifted if we could assume that any ripple in a day's activities is simply God's way of reminding us that outcomes are not ours to orchestrate.
As we grow accustomed to a broader range of perspectives than just our own, we become more aware of the multiplicity of views. This stretches our minds, teaching us to see in new and valuable ways. It is no accident that each of us brings a unique contribution and personal viewpoint to the table. God's design has gathered us together to learn from one another.
I will appreciate other people's viewpoints today. It is part of God's plan for my growth.
Problems are opportunities for stretching our minds.
Wringing our hands over circumstances gone awry wastes our energy. In any twenty-four hours we will experience many situations that will evolve according to God's plan, rather than our own. We'd feel our spirits being lifted if we could assume that any ripple in a day's activities is simply God's way of reminding us that outcomes are not ours to orchestrate.
I found that this what Step 6&7 was all about. In my 3rd step I made a decision to have God direct my life and He does a perfect job with that. It's my defects of character that interfere with His work. God now removes those defects of character, through circumstances and situations that arise daily in my life. If I am disturbed, then still more work is required on that particular defect, until I experience peace of mind. Anger and resentment was one of my critical defects. I think more than alcohol it would have cost me my life, but ultimately God removed it. If I experience anger now I am very much aware of it and act immediately to identify and eradicate it.
-- Edited by gonee on Tuesday 13th of July 2010 06:05:15 PM
