My Mulligan
O.K. I have to make up for that last post. Whine, whine, sniffle, sniffle. I’ve been reading through Proverbs lately and it’s a constant reminder to me of how I want to live my life. I personally have a difficult time hanging out with whiners and complainers and I love to hang around optimistic people. Whiners take…Optimistic people give. I want to be an optimistic person. I want to be a giver. I want to be a person that others enjoy being with.
Proverbs is full of sayings that begin with words like, “A happy heart…” or “A cheereful look…” or, “A generous man…”
I read one this morning that I really liked, “He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.” (Pv. 21:21) I really liked that because I believe that love is fulfillment in life. I’d be lost without people to love and people who love me.
Anyways…in spite of my previous whining post…I’m happy.
We’re not downsizing because we have to…we’re downsizing as a choice. It’s all about quality of life. Our family has lived in beautiful homes with lots of space and we’ve lived in tiny homes with not much room. The thing that I’ve learned is that it doesn’t matter what building you live in…the most important thing is peace in the home. I have a happy and healthy family. We enjoy being together and we know how to make each other laugh. My son made me laugh out loud several times today…he’s such a kick. My daughter is wise and responsible beyond her age. I marvel at some of the things she says. My husband adores me and loves to spend time with me. What more could I ask for?
One more thing that I’m grateful for…the weather has been amazing! It’s currently 63 degrees. I’ve been running errands all day and haven’t had to put my coat on. Also, the fall colors have hit its peak. Wow! I woke up about a week ago to the brilliance I’ve been waiting for. Up until last Wednesday there was still mostly green on the trees. Not anymore. The colors are breathtaking and I just want to be outside breathing it all in. It makes running the kids around a lot more pleasant.
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I couldn’t help but think that God’s way “UP” is to go “Down”, and frequently there is no where to go but “through”. I have learned it can be a lonely road to the deep things of God and life. Yes, God is there. Yes, God is real. Yes, God is good. Yes, God is sufficient, but we are not fully with Him - YET. We are gong to feel that longing for connection with Him and others. I would rather hear someone share their process, than put on a pretty face. The world doesn’t need another pretty face, they need God and the reality of our life with Him; in the good and trying moments.
Job, one of the deepest men in the bible, whined, and it was more than okay. In the end, he was blessed by being brought closer to God.
Praise God for beautiful fall weather and Proverbs; One day at a time….
Kim