Just Life

Life continues to fly by. Everyday seems to go by faster and faster. Cayden is about to turn one already! It seems like almost yesterday I saw him for the first time. Also, this year marks our second anniversary, another date that is about to arrive a lot sooner than expected.

I feel like I have so much to say that I can't think of what to say. There are times I feel that I have lost the joy I used to have. It feels as if life is getting in the way of life, if that makes sense. There are so many things that require responsibility, commitment, seriousness, things that cause stress, fear, anger, questioning. We are now in a time of economic crisis, which has many of us either looking for jobs or being very cautious about our current one.

Every decision we make is based on the economy. Can we afford this, should we buy it? All of the business aspects of life sucks out the fun of life. We, or should I say I, am getting too focused on providing that I often forget about the fun. My job, my security is always on the back burner of my mind, sitting in a tea kettle, seconds away from whistling.

To make matters worse, I have been attempting to go at it alone. The one person or being I guess that can truly help me, is the one person I have left out of the equation, God. So there is the answer (the hot pad) sitting right next to the stove, waiting to be used. Yet I reach for the boiling tea with my bare hand, only to get burnt. Why not use the hot pad (God) to handle the tea kettle (life's problems)?

In Philippians chapter 4 verses 6 and 7 it talks about giving all our fears and request to God. "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Yet I forget to do that, I forget to consult the hot pad. I realize that there will be no success in life based on my own effort. Sure on the outside it may look great, I may find worldly success. However, I know on the inside I will be a wreck, searching anywhere and everywhere for the answer.

Lord, guide me now in your path, in your direction. I'll do my best to use you to pick up the tea kettle. Let my worries fall to you, and your protection to me. Thank you for providing and for your love.