The end of last week was a little chaotic. I had family
staying at my place for different reasons. While it was a little unexpected, I
was able to spend time with my mom and brother, watch football until I was blue
in the face, and enjoy a few belly laughs. Since I’ve lived alone for so long,
I forget how comforting it can be to have people around.
With all of that said, by the time Sunday afternoon rolled
around, feelings of discomfort began to set in. For some reason, I was feeling
uncomfortable and unsettled. I drove home after church and shopping with a
pounding headache. I started wishing I had an extra day in the weekend. I was
sure I had a lot to do in order to get prepared for the week, but I was not in
any mood to work at school or do a yoga sequence. I simply wanted to lie on the
couch and feel sorry for myself. Why was in such a mood? This discontent rolled
on throughout the day until I slid into bed with a book in hand.
This morning, I tried to wrap my head around those feelings
of discomfort. I went for a run on the treadmill, which always helps to clear
my mind. I came to school in a fairly good mood, but that “spark” just hasn’t
been there today. As I sat at my computer, I was reminded of a quote from Rick
Warren, “God is more interested in your
character than your comfort. God is more interested in making your life holy
than he is making your life happy.”
I’m looking for comfort when maybe God is trying to stretch
me; He’s trying to help me build character. Many times it’s hard to understand
what God is doing… what He’s planning. Right now, it’s all pretty unclear, but
I keep trusting. When things get difficult, I turn to Him for answers. And when
those answers don’t come, I must learn to wait… patiently.
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