I've said before, right on this very blog, that I refuse to be ruled by my circumstances.
I have taken a stand against circumstances. I would NOT allow things to happen TO me.
BUT - I missed out.
Circumstances do happen. Things often happen to people. That's part of life. We are not in control of the universe.
What I missed out on, possibly~probably, was...
GROWTH
Two friends have mentioned this recently.
One spoke of learning to love through even through the circumstances that robbed her son of what we call a full life and deprived her of the 'common' joys of motherhood.
The other spoke of Paul, and his prayers for the churches of his day. He did not pray that circumstances would change. He prayed that people would grow through those circumstances.
Things happen, and I can choose whether I act or re-act.
Even when crushed, I can choose whether to glorify my pain or my God.
I have taken a stand against circumstances. I would NOT allow things to happen TO me.
BUT - I missed out.
Circumstances do happen. Things often happen to people. That's part of life. We are not in control of the universe.
What I missed out on, possibly~probably, was...
GROWTH
Two friends have mentioned this recently.
One spoke of learning to love through even through the circumstances that robbed her son of what we call a full life and deprived her of the 'common' joys of motherhood.
The other spoke of Paul, and his prayers for the churches of his day. He did not pray that circumstances would change. He prayed that people would grow through those circumstances.
Things happen, and I can choose whether I act or re-act.
Even when crushed, I can choose whether to glorify my pain or my God.
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