Rainy days and Mondays
As I type this, we are getting a beautiful, heavy rain. Wow. The window beside me is partially open, and the sound is amplified as it hits the steel roof of the patio cover. Now if I could have just stayed in bed! Oh well, can’t have everything.
I’m worried about aging. I talked to my Mom yesterday on the phone. She, my stepfather and my grandmother are all having major health problems associated with getting older. It scares me. I’m already experiencing some “growing pains” myself and I’m only just about to be 44. I’m doing what I can to try and ward off the effects myself before things get too out of hand, but I have my doubts.
My other concern today is that some people in my life aren’t getting along with each other, and some of them are having issues with me. I really try to keep the peace and to the right things but I fail at times. It really upsets me if I think someone doesn’t like me or that I’ve hurt someone. Unfortunately, I’m only human too. It comes with the territory.
I’ve gotten better at dealing with things that are beyond my control, but I still worry too much.
And now, at the risk of further offending my friends, these words from the Bible come to mind. Encouraging words for EVERYONE:
Matthew 6:25,27,31,33,34
25″ Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?
27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
31 So do not worry, saying, `What shall we eat?’ or `What shall we drink?’ or `What shall we wear?’
32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
I understand where you are coming from my friend. I used to be the ‘peacemaker’ years ago…but stopped putting myself inbetween adversaries as it seemed only to cause further trouble…for them and me. I will lend an ear, give a shoulder to lean on, give honest advice when I feel sincerely asked…but I will not put myself in the middle anymore.
Also, health issues are bound to crop up as we get older (I’m finding that out too)…just a matter of fact, and time, and wear and tear. All we can do is manage the issues best as we are able as they crop up, and continue to find (or design time to search for) happiness and fulfillment in our lives. I wish we could sit and discuss this at length…
Have a good…no…MAKE it a good week! Be well….
Living simply from the heart IS where life’s at. great tao verses.
Meant to comment yesterday, but was overwhelmed by so much stuff to do… Growing pains are what they are: facts of life. I have increasingly trouble reconciling my mental picture of myself with reality (and with that old crook in the mirror) LOL!
Another fact of life: people… I think you’re a very sensible person, but unfortunately there are others who aren’t the same. If you really hurt someone it’s cos they didn’t/don’t understand you – and they probably won’t let you try make them understand.
Count your blessings Kathy, you’re young at heart, a great friend, and you are loved by so many. To try and please everybody is mission impossible!
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Thank you for the verses.I really needed this today..
God Bless you.. :hug: :daisy: :good-vibes:
Honey just hang in there and be yourself. Things will work themselves out. God has a plan for everyone. We may not understand what and why, but He knows best.
I Love You
Mom :daisy: