I have spent last night and this morning in complete distress, worrrying more than ever before, and trying my best not to have a panic attack or maybe even a heart attack. But it's now 1:27pm and I'm 100% better. Why you ask?
Perspective.
My perspective has completely shifted. Can we talk about how Haiti is about to have a terrible storm hit RIGHT in tent city? Do we know that these people are living in TENTS and have NO WHERE TO GO when this storm comes? If my biggest problem right now is school, then I am FINE. I have a roof over my head, clean, hot, running water, and clothes on my back. This does not mean my attitude is "Sucks for the Haitians," but instead it's of humility. My response to this perspective change is prayer... prayer for Haiti and prayer for understanding that life is, indeed, good. But these are not the only thoughts that provoked me to calm down and change my perspective...
Where do I, Carly Finck, get my help from?
Well, let me tell you. The source for everything in my life actually is THE source of life itself. The most humbling and comforting verse I read this morning was Psalm 121:1 which reads "I lift up my eyes to the hills- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the MAKER of Heaven and earth."
So where does my help come from? Oh you know... this guy who happened to create the universe... no big deal.
Can we talk about a perspective SLAP?!
I also remember the verse that tells me God will not give me ANYTHING I cannot handle. He is not surprised by my work load this week and He knows I can do it... but with His strength only. There is no possible way my human efforts will suffice but good thing I have supernatural help with all of this or else my life would be in shambles. From these scriptures and the God who lives inside of me, I have gained such peace and comfort knowing that it will all get done. Life is good and with Christ, it always will be. These are just the beginning of my problems but thank GOD He always has my back.
For those of you who are also about to embark on a crazy academic week, I'll pray for you! Let me know, too, if there are any other specific prayer requests. God and I will be spending a lot of time together this week... :)
Gosh I've had the same recent obstacles...mainly because everything I have to do are at the same times/due at the same times :( Between chaotic schoolwork schedule, house problems, and work, I'm definitely ready for Thanksgiving/Xmas break! I think breaking down twice in a week at work was a sign that I stress over everything and need to find a way to help calm me down - like how you turned to prayer.
ReplyDeleteWay to sum up my life so far this semester. Haha. I loved your perspective slap.. and thanks for giving me mine for the day! I woke up this morning to the ocean looking as beautiful as ever and I thought, wow.. what a good life I have. I haven't really stressed out about must today which is new for me, I think it's because God helped me realize all of the beauty around me. I love your blog post and the scripture you included. Thanks for spreading the word and a lot of encouragement my way. This world could use more people like you :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is a really great blog. Sometimes life seems to move so fast that we get lost in it all. We let the little things bother us and it's a big waste of time. I've been pretty stressed out this week with school and a few other things, but when I really take the time to look at my life, I breathe a sigh of relief. My life is great. I have a great family and wonderful friends. Whenever I feel overwhelmed, I look to one of my favorite verses from the Bible. "Therefor do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble." Matthew 6:34. It makes me realize that what's going to happen will happen. Letting things build up and weigh me down doesn't do me any good. These past few years I have learned to take on a positive perspective in life. Every morning I wake up and think "maybe something good will happen today" because, hey, you never know what the day might bring.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great blog. It is awesome that you stay such a positive person. It is always important to appreciate what you have and know that it could always indeed be worse. I always like to step back when I am feeling stressed and take a look at all the awesome things in my life that make me happy. It immediately picks my mood up. (:
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