Resolved...Now What?
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
But real life calls and with it, a conscious resolve to accept everyday life in a deeper way this year...I don't want to accidentally squander the seemingly mundane because I am busy looking ahead to holidays or other special occasions. I want the here and now that is mine in Brooklyn to seem full of endless possibilities and opportunities. Like my older sister often quotes from John Lennon, "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." It might seem cliche but I don't want to miss out on many of life's little precious moments. Each is from God whether out of the ordinary or mundane. And with little children who are each growing up faster than I often realize, I want now to count more!
But, how does this resolve become change? No simple act of will on my part can do it. Only God's working in me and my obedience. Sounds so easy, right?!:)
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January 6, 2009 9:18 PM
I too deal with this upon returning from a holiday or trip to see family. This year was especially hard because my parents will be likely moving from my childhood home sometime this year, so this was probably our last Christmas there. In the past it has helped if I can jump into some sort of new home project or a new goal that I want to achieve. But I liked what you said that it is not something that we can will ourselves to change, but God working in our hearts to change us.