I don't have to tackle all of my life changes in one big sword-swing effort. They will all unfold slowly, like a flower. Life is mostly made up of small moments and small steps; and the only step I need to focus on right now is the next one.
Tonight, my next step is to clean up my mess of books and papers on the couch and go to bed before it gets too late.
I started to list tomorrow's next steps, but I'm not even going to do that. Tomorrow will take care of itself.
Goodnight, my sisters.
2 comments:
Hello, sweet Vickie!!
I'm so glad God sent that needed reminder to you. It reminds me of a song I learned as a child, "Little by little, inch by inch. When a yard is hard an inch is a cinch. To get up the stairs you take a step up the step. Little by little inch by inch. It's a cinch!" :D
I am really enjoying your pictures and little updates here and there. Also, I am very much looking forward to your upcoming blog -- what a ministry opportunity (and perfect way to debrief your Graduate heart).
I will be praying for you to enjoy each little step you take and to find joy in the tasks which so often overwhelm -- may you find rest in conquering them little by little and finding the grace sufficient for each day.
Blessings and love!
Oh Vicki! This is one lesson the LORD is teaching me over and over of late. (maybe I will remember it soon...)
The week of my first chemo treatments, I was starting to feel nauseous and then the thought came to my head I will have to have my IV reinserted the next day ( and I had blacked out the last time they put it in, which is not the first time ever for the needle hating girl...), and I just went into panic mode! And then Justin reminded me of a verse in Matthew...
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Matthew 6:34
I've memorized that verse, and when I start to feel nervous and anxious about the treatments in the coming weeks, or anything else, I am reminded that today is all I need to think about (like that pile of dishes collecting on my cabinet...) Not tomorrow, next week, or next year. Everything will come together in the GOD's timing.
Thank-you for sharing this dear friend! I will be praying for you as you embark on your journey of graduate school. I pray there will be peace of mind, clarity of thought, and joyful days learning and serving. :D
Hugs to you my friend!
Angel
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