Several weeks ago I was thrown a curve ball. I didn't see it coming and wasn't prepared for how it would affect me. I immediately had a "turtle shell" reaction; pulling in my arms, legs, and finally my head. Deep inside the shell, where it is dark and I am totally consumed with myself. Oh--wait; that is exactly what I don't need to do.
So finally after several weeks of imposed self-torture; I decided this wasn't how I was going to "handle" this. In fact, I'm taking the word "I" out of the equation. I had a mental picture this morning while walking of me standing holding a basket of lemons. I reached up and handed them over to the Lord; knowing with His grace the basket of lemons will become something sweet and satisfying.
Tomorrow we will start on the beatitudes. I've spent several days on the first one--Blessed be the poor in spirit; wrapping it up this morning. Timing is right--as it always is if we are seeking.
2 comments:
What a beautiful image and very enlightening. Good for you. Hope all gets better.
I don't know why this touches me so deeply... maybe because I have handed over lots of bushels of lemons over the years, and He is ALWAYS so gracious and kind to take them from me!
I'm glad you found your way out of the dark turtle shell, and back into the light.
I wish I could remember exactly how it goes, but just recently I read something that explained so well WHY we should never quit... that sooner or later we learn what we need to learn, God opens our eyes, gives us ears to hear and eyes to see, and what we call "failure" is transformed by His grace into a Learning Experience.
You've made me feel very thankful today! Thank you for the courage to post honestly. But you are back, and flying high!
Loretta
=^..^=
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