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Those “somedays” . . .

 

 
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One day we face that some somedays never come. Maybe it's an impossible dream. Maybe it's a unique trip, a specific achievement, or a particular relationship. Someday . . . we say.

Our spiritual barometer can negate the useless somedays which will never – and should never – come to pass. However, we often elect to ignore that personal intimation and press on toward that desired someday. Usually a mistake. Disappointing. We might get angry even when we know we shouldn't have pursued that path.

For those somedays we put off, not because they're undoable, but more because we think we'll have the time "later", if they're important enough to you, don't delay. You're only promised today. Life jets by with somedays becoming fewer and fewer. Make sure your somedays are worth your hopes and won't prove to be a waste of precious time. We only have so much of it here on earth.

Love deep. Pray without ceasing. Laugh hard. Smile frequently. Cry intensely. Live the gift of life as if each day fulfills that special someday.

 

Father, help me to make the most of every day you give me. All for you, Lord. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

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  1. BK Jackson (@BKJacksonAZ) Avatar
    BK Jackson (@BKJacksonAZ)

    If I had to name one of the top 5 things I spend time praying about, it is for God’s wisdom to use the precious time I have wisely. It revolves duelly around career/areas of service and just passions in general–for which there can be a great intertwining.
    Right now I am desperate, DESPERATE for a career change. And I am praying desperately for clear direction from God because as I’m pushing 50, I can’t afford to mess it up, and whatever training I need for this career change, I need to get started NOW.
    Likewise, as benefits the church, I have a lot of interests that would benefit. Again, I’m spending a lot of time praying for direction there. Being spread too thin is not beneficial to myself or anyone else, but holding back isn’t beneficial either.
    I had hoped while I was out on medical leave this last 5.5 weeks that I would have an “AHA! So that’s it!” moment from God, but nothing.
    Waiting for answers is one of the hardest things in life, but well worth it (if you can survive the wait). 😎

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  2. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    Sounds like you’re doing all things right, but I can testify to you and agree with you that waiting is the hardest part of this walk of ours. Waiting for the answers, knowing when to take that inevitable step, etc., all can be enough to send us over the edge at times – at least for me.
    I appreciate your candid thoughts, Brenda, and I know your answer(s) is/are forthcoming. The Lord has heard your intense requests, puts value on your desire to do things His way, and will reward your patience with illumination. He has a plan that will incorporate all the skills he’s given you. He won’t waste them. Keep following His lead. He will bless your faithful heart.

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  3. BK Jackson (@BKJacksonAZ) Avatar
    BK Jackson (@BKJacksonAZ)

    This is not related to today’s post, per se, but speaking of revelations while I was out on medical leave–I do have one. A big one. It actually sounds stupid to admit it, but it just shows what a slow learner I can be at times.
    There have been numerous times over the years that I have been moved to tears when my soul was overflowing–most often when driving to a favorite spot in Arizona, or reading an account demonstrating a good moment of human kind, where God used someone for a particular purpose.
    When I have those moments, my tendency is to look at it on the surface as simply as “This is just me full of joy over (insert the reason).”
    Not till this past week or so while I was out on leave did I realize the huge omission I was making. Yes, it’s about pure joy, but also more complicated–it’s the times when God makes His presence physically known to me personally and I just never gave Him the deep credit that the moment deserved, even though each time that has occurred, it has been extremely precious to me.
    So the Israelites in the wilderness aren’t the only ones who are slow to catch on. LOL!!!!!!!

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  4. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    With me I’ve noticed there are times I call “the breaking” where once again I’m re-formed. My heart is broken, the tears seem almost constant. There is nothing that doesn’t affect me deeply – and I can’t control it. I’ll be on the road to do errands, and I’ll think of, hear on the radio, or see something that grabs my heart, and I struggle to maintain “control” as the tears drip down under my sunglasses and I just know my makeup’s running in pace with the onslaught of tears. There’s this huge hurt, and I know it’s how the Lord feels at the pain in this place we call earth. So very much of it. At the same time, as you mentioned, the intense beauty of His creation undoes me. He’s an amazing God. I do wish those who don’t know Him could realize who He is, what He’s done for us.

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