The lesson of Chinese Handcuffs are simple- the more you resist- the more they tighten and restrict. It is a pretty basic technology woven into the little buggers...and one of the hardest things for me to remember. Even though at 58, I can recount numerous times when I resisted something that looked bad, ultimately relented (relaxed) and saw the advantage (better solution) or rather the disadvantage I would have suffered if I had my own way initially...
Some call it "cosmic alliances"... I call it God's influence on my whole life. He seems to know what's better for me, ultimately- then I do.
My current health issues...I mean the leukemia seems somewhat under control- or at least maintainable- except for the issues revolving around past chemo treatments that have knocked off one kidney, caused malignant tumors to form in my ureter, and given me a resistant infection that required two infusions of antibiotics daily... they have gotten the better of me for some time- mentally (spiritually).
I forgot the lessons from the past... Blew out my knee...terrible- had to quit my job. Got a better career...that was the good that came from it. Grew up in a dysfunctional family- terrible- had to develop character and learn things on my own...succeeded far more than expected. Lost contact with a close friend- over an argument...his involvement in illegal activities might have sucked me in as well... Time reveals all. I need to fast forward to being thankful for the challenges now- because they will result in better things to come.
So it is time to relax...let Him take over. Quit trying to white knuckle this situation, and be open to what He presents.
New Age stuff? Nah, just good old scripture...you know- the Bible.
I will let you know how it goes. Now adjusting my seat back, buckling in for a smooth ride, and relaxing during the trip...:)
God Bless- he certainly has blessed me...
So good to see you blogging again, Randy! I can definitely relate to what you said. I also find it difficult to put Phil 4:6-9 into practice — praying, relaxing and thinking about good things instead of worrying about everything that comes along. Hopefully I'm a little better at it now than I was, say, 10 years ago. I can see now that worrying about my circumstances back then didn't make them any better. Because of them, though, I did learn to lean on Him more. I guess time really does reveal all. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Sally. That's why I would like to just fast forward to being thankful...
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