Please do not think I have abandoned this blog. I have been very busy with writing academically for my college classes, but I have posts set aside for you to read. I just need to fix them up a little bit. Here's a short entry for now. And Happy Veteran's Day!
What do you do when the mind is willing, but the flesh is weak?
I wanted so hard for today to be a good day. It started out great but took a turn as I struggled to control my grouchy mood. I didn't want to be upset. I tried really hard not to let my interrupted plans and stress over due dates and assignments bother me, but I couldn't help it. The negativity invaded my brain like a disease.
The key is to keep telling yourself that your situation is not as bad as it seems. Sure, plans change, but God always makes everything work out in the end. I often find that all the stress and anger I feel is for nothing, and I wish I could go back and enjoy the unexpected diversions God had given me to enjoy. It's hard when you're a perfectionist obsessed with plans and lists, but you need to be willing to let that go. It's good to be organized, but I'm constantly being reminded that I cannot control everything in my life.
So when that seed of irritation takes root, focus on the positive end of the truth. The truth is the most important thing that the devil wants to take from you. Don't think, "I could be doing something else with my time, but instead I'm stuck doing this chore. I don't want to." Change that to, "I know it will all work out in the end. I have faith. Let go and enjoy life." Turn it into a game. Look for the fun. Think how happy you'll make that person feel by doing that favor, or how happy God will be at seeing your obedience.
