Recently someone gave us a mouse pad for the computer that has these thoughts inscribed on it:
Out of clutter find Simplicity
Out of discord find Harmony
In the middle of difficulty lies Opportunity
Profound thoughts that do not seem so easily attainable at times, but I do think I've lived enough life to understand their potential.
Thankfully, the clutter in my house was put to rest on Saturday -- out of the sheer reality that I had 22 people coming to my house that night! So, at least the downstairs has simplicity!
This is not really the season for discord, but is there really a season for discord? However, always being able to find harmony is a little difficult too. It takes a daily, monumental effort to keep things harmonious in our lives and hearts. Why? 'Cause we're human, that's why. There are some people that I just love being around. They build me up, appreciate me for who I am, and encourage me to be even more. They exude the aroma of Christ and His peace. Then there are those who only have critical things to say at every turn, never taking time to look at the good in those that should be most precious to them. If given the choice: which of those would you choose to be around? Which do we choose to be?
I do believe that there is opportunity in every situation, every minute, every day. Often we allow them to slip by for a myriad of reasons. But I do like the reminder that, even in the hard things, there is a beautiful opportunity waiting to be discovered!!
So, if I had my wish, all I would want for Christmas is the simplicity of family and friends, harmony in those relationships, and having the wisdom to see all the great opportunities in this tilted world of mine!!!
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