Wednesday, February 4, 2009

One day at a time

No strike! At least that's what I understand. I think it's just a matter of formality now. Thank you so much for all your prayers! It's great to get to have my husband home with me!!

One of the biggest things that God is showing me right now is how to take just one day at a time. I can't even count the number of people that gave me that advice, but for some reason it never really sunk in until now. I'm a "big picture" kind of person. I like to plan well in advance and know what's going to happen down the road. The best way I can think to describe just how much I like to know the outcome of things is the way I feel about movies or television. Once I start watching a show, I have to now how it's going to end. Even if I don't like it, I just don't like to be left to wonder. Cliff hangers are the worst! It's just pure toture to have to wait a week to find out! So the thought of focusing on one day at a time and not worrying about what lies ahead is a tricky one for me. But still, more and more I've come to realize I have to give all that over to God. He says "So never worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Matthew 6:34. So true! I find when I start to focus on making plans for the future (other than necessary ones... like attending events or planning vacations etc.) I get anxious and stressed out. When I focus on one day at a time and rely on God's strength for that day, wow! I can't believe how much easier the day is. So, that's where I am right now. Learning to rely on God for just one day at a time, enjoying blessings He gives me each day. Not to say it's not still a struggle sometimes, but I'm learning.

Thanks again for all your prayers and support. It's such a comfort to know that we have friends and family praying for us!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Davra, I'm the same way when it comes to a book or a movie. I HAVE TO KNOW THE END. Even if it means staying up and reading the book entirely through in one sitting ha ha. It's very hard sometimes to live in the present. I've learned that with our military life we sometimes live our lives years in advance, planning moves, dealing with deployments that haven't even happened yet. I am learning, however slow, that living in the present gives me greater joy. Love you and hope to see you soon once I'm back on my feet!