I've been trying to figure out life today. A small task for a September morning. I'm feeling a little moody and a little restless and a little unsure about how to shake myself out of it and get back to my normal Pollyanna self.
In the midst of this momentary crises, I crave the solid and the simple. I look for words that echo with the wisdom and the comfort of the Ancient of Days. Words that tell me all is well, no matter how I feel. And I find this:
He has showed you, O man, what is good.
And what does the LORD require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.Micah 6:8
Ah. That is it. The only thing I have to do to find my Center again. It is so simple. Not easy, mind you, but simple. Just do what is right. Shower folks with mercy. And keep a right perspective of who I am and who God is.
I have this scripture on a pretty metal plaque above my piano. As a person who tends toward black and white, and "off with their heads" I've learned a lot about becoming a merciful person in the last few years. It really does make life more simple and enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteI totally get you, Molly. My natural tendency is not usually merciful.
ReplyDeleteMom, this post makes me want to fix you. I'm glad God did it for me. I probably would have gone with a blanket and a movie, but a good washing with the Word works too.
ReplyDeleteSerenity, my visit with you girls the last two days was also tonic for my soul! Thank you.
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