Gratitude is a word that is becoming less used and understood today. Many are in a space of ‘it’s all about me’; forgetting, or never having learned that a Higher power has ultimate influence to bless us with upward change and peace of soul, or to allow hardships to happen (and increase) providing ‘wake up’ opportunities. Without Him, we wallow in a state far less than our potential.
It’s all about perspective… and thus our choices. That perspective, based upon eternal principles from God himself, strengthen our spirit and often have delayed ‘tangible’ results. Worldly choices, against God and His eternal principles, most often have carnal, shallow and momentary satisfaction, consequences that lead to lack of self-control, even bondage of our spirit.
In the end we all make many mistakes daily that challenge our commitment to God. The key is not to give up. Just as we watch of a child take his/her first steps and fall multiple times so, in God’s eyes, we are taking spiritual baby steps, and will surely pick ourselves up many times, often with His help. The key may be to learn to let go of the negative energy that comes with those falls. Consulting with Him, including Him no matter how bad / defeated we feel is the ‘stuff’ sustained growth is made of. kdm
