No Comparison

This was one of this weeks' morning views. I love how I can see the results of the sun shining but not actually the sun. Even behind the clouds, the sun shines and the clouds make it a beautiful painting. I don't always see the promise but I do see the results of the promise. I see the beauty of the promise. I see the out-linings of the promise. I know the promise is there because of what I see and I believe that what He has promised will come to pass. I may never see the fullness in this life here on earth. This life here on earth is only temporary, a passing through, a way station. So, I live this life to the fullest in expectation of the fulfillment of the promise.

On to this past week, I have been somewhat "fretting" on how I need to bring in more business so that I can have more money coming in.  I had a great talk with a successful business man here in town and he gave me some great ideas of steps that I should take. I am planning on seeing those steps through and facing some fears along with that and am a little excited about the results.

Along with the "fretting" has come in the way of watching someone else that has a similar business of mine. I have watched her be over the top successful and have been thinking I should be doing the same. So I begin to spin my wheels and  my mind begins to turn somersaults as I start trying to figure out how I should be doing better.

Friday afternoon, I had an enlightening conversation with my dear, supportive and grounding husband. I was sharing all that I had learned this week and all that I should be doing and the steps I should be taking. He brought me down to earth with words of bringing me back to reality, getting my feet back on the ground. Funny how after all these years and being in my middle 50's - I still compare my life, my walk, my journey with someone else and all of a sudden I become discontent.

My walk, my journey, my life, my experiences are different from anyone else's. The sun shines differently on me than it does someone else. The sun shines but because of my position the shadows fall differently. The rays reflect differently for each of us. My perspective of how the sun shines is my perspective, not anyone else's.

So once again, I am humbled, honored, and once again at rest in my soul. I am me. My life is my life. God is still God. The sun it still shines even behind the clouds. The shadows reflect my position to the sun (Son). And once again, I am blessed. I am blessed to be able to do what I love to do and bless people in the process and bring in enough money for what is needed.

Waiting...Still Waiting.....

Spring says it's here. Spring promises to come. Spring is coming. I see signs of Spring and yet.....is it really here? Winter seems to have trouble releasing it's grip this year. Winter is being selfish and stubborn and being a bully. Winter is not letting Spring have it's turn.

I am anxiously waiting for Spring to reveal itself. I'm getting things ready for the warmth to be here so I can get to my landscaping. I have to start new and fresh and I'm collecting wherever I go so that I'm ready.

Is this kind of like waiting for the return of my King? I see the signs. I hear the promises. It looks like it's time and yet I'm still waiting.  Will I continue to anxiously wait? Will I continue to look forward to the day by getting ready, by being ready, by keeping myself ready? Or will I allow hopelessness and distrust and discouragement creep slowly in until I no longer watch for the signs?

I KNOW that what is promised WILL come to pass. I will NOT allow hopelessness or discouragement or disillusionment to dim my readiness, my watching eyes, my being ready.

Spring will come, maybe this year for only short time but it will come. My KING will come, in fact, He is already here in my heart. So I stand at the ready for Him to reveal Himself in me and through me and to the world.