To Love, Live, Learn, and Lauch
Sometimes, along life’s journeys, all we see is black before us. We don’t know, really, what tomorrow will bring.
I’ve learned that there may be multiple journeys in each of our lives. There are right paths (plural), says Ps 23:3 .
And that’s where faith becomes the foundation of our footstep.
You never know what events will transpire to get you home.
Math or Myth? If there is no expectation, there is no disappointment.
Many of us embark on a journey or launch into a project, a day, a relationship with high expectations. When it doesn’t work out, we might become disappointed. That’s alright, We’ll get ’em next time! But maybe too much disappointment leads to lowering the expectations.
Does “Disappointment” come from Expectations Unrealized or Blueprint Unrecognized?
I dunno. Maybe I used to start lowering expectations so not to be disappointed, but that seemed like I was giving up before I got started. As if Expectations become replaced by Excuses.
One morning, I began wondering about “expectations” not as a thing, not as a noun – but as a verb. I’m still noodling this one around in my head and heart.
As Angela and I launch out on a new mission (more on that soon), my expectations are great, though not rigidly defined. I don’t know exactly all that God has in store for us, but it will be good (Rom 8:28). I expect wonderful and great things – according to His purpose.
He is after all, the Master Planner.
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By focusing on the problem, we often fall short of seeing the solution. Rather, by looking beyond the problem we might see what no one else sees – and maybe what God wants you to see.
Here’s a scene from Patch Adams starring Robin Williams:
As Angela and I face a challenge, we consistently practice looking beyond the problems for solutions we cannot yet see (and rely on God for many unseen solutions). Here’s hoping you see new beginnings to old problems.
“Eight is a good answer.”
We occasionally gather around Netflix or Hulu on a Thursday night. With today’s fall temps below 50, I’m slow cooking a three-bean and mushroom soup.
A few carrots, some celery, red onion, and black, northern, and pinto beans. Some tomatoes, garlic, and mushrooms. Oh, and chicken broth.
Is it too early for dinner?
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