This year has been off to a rocky start; and I'm surprisingly having to "find my footing" as I navigate the path that has been laid before me. Who would've known? I was so excited with anticipation for 2009; and then, "Bam!", I find myself where I didn't expect.
Of course, the first unsettling feelings came from my interactions with my estranged friend. While I wish I knew how to help her; I do think that it is best for me to just pray. I think that I've gained affirmation from some conversations I've had with mutual friends, one that I unexpectedly ran into at a Christian Bookstore; and another who has gone through the same thing. Even yesterday, I was reminded during Communion at Church, that we have an example of One who endured punishment that He did not deserve. I, in infinitely smaller measure, can surely endure this imposed solitary confinement.
Also, with the New Year, I got sick. I was fairly healthy all of last year; and as soon as the New Year started, I got hit with this cold/flu. I've been trying to rest as much as possible, and have slept away much of the past few days. I think that I'm getting better; but, I can certainly feel the effects of the illness, and have not felt clear-headed since last week.
In starting the new Bible Study series in Ecclesiastes, I didn't feel quite as well-prepared as I would've liked to be. I'm hoping it will get better. I also feel like I don't have enough energy to pay as much attention to the details of caring for my group as I would like to. That is something I am definitely planning to work on this year, particularly with my focus theme.
And then, my Community Group will be starting up again this week; which means that I will be starting my Bible Study series there as well. At this moment, it feels a little challenging for my time and energy; but, I trust that it will work out. I am tentative about how the group will react to an inductive study; since they are used to books or videos; but, I trust the power of God's Word and the work of the Holy Spirit!
And then, for my project at work, there was some maintenance work scheduled for yesterday; which conflicted with my time at Church. Of course, all did not go smoothly; and it will have to be rescheduled. I just trust that this'll work out as well.
And, of course, the financially precarious position of the economy makes me wonder whether I should put off my planned house projects and focus on saving for a possible upcoming "stormy day" (since it's already been "raining").
There are a few more things that hover over and give me an unsettling feeling. I guess that if I were to look for the positive perspective, I would say that these keep me on my toes. It is not good to get to complacent. Also, these allow me to trust in God to help work things together for good, and hopefully, that He may be glorified. Amen!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Finding My Footing
This year has been off to a rocky start; and I'm surprisingly having to "find my footing" as I navigate the path that has been laid before me. Who would've known? I was so excited with anticipation for 2009; and then, "Bam!", I find myself where I didn't expect.
Of course, the first unsettling feelings came from my interactions with my estranged friend. While I wish I knew how to help her; I do think that it is best for me to just pray. I think that I've gained affirmation from some conversations I've had with mutual friends, one that I unexpectedly ran into at a Christian Bookstore; and another who has gone through the same thing. Even yesterday, I was reminded during Communion at Church, that we have an example of One who endured punishment that He did not deserve. I, in infinitely smaller measure, can surely endure this imposed solitary confinement.
Also, with the New Year, I got sick. I was fairly healthy all of last year; and as soon as the New Year started, I got hit with this cold/flu. I've been trying to rest as much as possible, and have slept away much of the past few days. I think that I'm getting better; but, I can certainly feel the effects of the illness, and have not felt clear-headed since last week.
In starting the new Bible Study series in Ecclesiastes, I didn't feel quite as well-prepared as I would've liked to be. I'm hoping it will get better. I also feel like I don't have enough energy to pay as much attention to the details of caring for my group as I would like to. That is something I am definitely planning to work on this year, particularly with my focus theme.
And then, my Community Group will be starting up again this week; which means that I will be starting my Bible Study series there as well. At this moment, it feels a little challenging for my time and energy; but, I trust that it will work out. I am tentative about how the group will react to an inductive study; since they are used to books or videos; but, I trust the power of God's Word and the work of the Holy Spirit!
And then, for my project at work, there was some maintenance work scheduled for yesterday; which conflicted with my time at Church. Of course, all did not go smoothly; and it will have to be rescheduled. I just trust that this'll work out as well.
And, of course, the financially precarious position of the economy makes me wonder whether I should put off my planned house projects and focus on saving for a possible upcoming "stormy day" (since it's already been "raining").
There are a few more things that hover over and give me an unsettling feeling. I guess that if I were to look for the positive perspective, I would say that these keep me on my toes. It is not good to get to complacent. Also, these allow me to trust in God to help work things together for good, and hopefully, that He may be glorified. Amen!
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