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When you’re going through hard times, you can try to protect yourself by grabbing the wheel, but it won’t work very well (and you’ll miss today’s pleasures).
“If God really is driving, I can relax and look out the window.” Unknown
“People take refuge under Your wings . . . and You give them drink from the river of Your pleasures.” Psalm 36:7-8
Trying to control things (like conversations and your children’s lives) is exhausting. That’s why taking a day off feels so good.
“I freely and heartily yield all things to Your pleasure and disposal.” A prayer of John Wesley
“Don’t be afraid. . . .” Luke 12:32
I have a contented friend. He walks slowly and speaks slowly and puts his fork down between bites. He is an invitation to me.
“[S]avor the moment. . . . [L]ove and hurry are fundamentally incompatible.” Adele Calhoun
“Don’t become so well-adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without even thinking.” Romans 12:2
Poor-me can’t get much traction when you’re busy looking for chances to say thank-you.
“Gratitude is the best antidote to self-pity.” An acquaintance
“Instead, let there be thanksgiving.” Ephesians 5:4
If you’re entitled to things (like hands and feet and food), there’s no reason to say thank-you.
“[Gratitude is] receiving everything you have as a gift rather than as an entitlement.” Adele Calhoun
“I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart.” Psalm 9:1
When you’re itching to give advice or other input, it helps to answer three good questions first: does it need to be said, does it need to be said now, and does it need to be said by me?
“Lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue, and let anger straggle along in the rear.” James 1:19
Help, Lord.
