It’s funny how little “pick me ups” seem to slip into our lives at just the right time. Today five little words had a very big impact on my attitude. “Have faith during our trials” The past few days I have needed a “pick me up” in the worst way. Everything I do these days seems to take so much energy, and I fight against the adversary as I feel him pulling me in a direction I do not want to go. When I moved to Idaho I was filled with exuberance for the challenge ahead. I imagine it might have been similar to the way the pioneers felt as they headed west. Excited for the journey, and faced with new experiences they proceeded with faith. I felt like that when we packed up our proverbial handcart (UHaul) and headed to Idaho to totally start over.
I guess in the back of my mind I thought MY journey would be short and easy. We would get to Idaho, Billy would get a job, I’d get a job, we would get a house and life would carry on as usual. I had sort of a fairy tale built up in my mind as if at the border someone would be standing there waiting with a great job and directions to my new home. Well, that’s not exactly how it is happening. Instead there has been no job, no house, and we find ourselves in the very unfamiliar territory of true poverty. I realized it’s easy to have faith at the beginning of the journey – feeling energized and determined I did not anticipate a rough road. I think I thought I was leaving the rough road behind me.
I have often asked myself, “What am I supposed to be learning through all this”? I have realized that it’s easier to have faith when things are going well – the true test is whether or not I have faith during my trials. The saying, “when life gives you lemons – make lemonade” sends a real message. It’s easy to be happy and grateful when life has no complications, and when we get what we want.
I think rather than be discouraged I just need to create the energy needed to push on. Push on with faith through this rough spot in my life. Push on with determination and gratitude for the challenges that enable me to grow and become a better person. It is during the difficult times that we fall to our knees to gain the strength we need.
Five words I will hold on to…… have faith during our trials.
I will!
I guess in the back of my mind I thought MY journey would be short and easy. We would get to Idaho, Billy would get a job, I’d get a job, we would get a house and life would carry on as usual. I had sort of a fairy tale built up in my mind as if at the border someone would be standing there waiting with a great job and directions to my new home. Well, that’s not exactly how it is happening. Instead there has been no job, no house, and we find ourselves in the very unfamiliar territory of true poverty. I realized it’s easy to have faith at the beginning of the journey – feeling energized and determined I did not anticipate a rough road. I think I thought I was leaving the rough road behind me.
I have often asked myself, “What am I supposed to be learning through all this”? I have realized that it’s easier to have faith when things are going well – the true test is whether or not I have faith during my trials. The saying, “when life gives you lemons – make lemonade” sends a real message. It’s easy to be happy and grateful when life has no complications, and when we get what we want. I think rather than be discouraged I just need to create the energy needed to push on. Push on with faith through this rough spot in my life. Push on with determination and gratitude for the challenges that enable me to grow and become a better person. It is during the difficult times that we fall to our knees to gain the strength we need.
Five words I will hold on to…… have faith during our trials.
I will!
1 comment:
you don't know me, i found your blog though a comment you made on someones blog...your words have really touched me. My family and I are starting a new journey and I feel the same as you...did.
I resolve to have in the end of this joruney and along the way. Thank your for your inspiring wods
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