Letter 4422
Storms came through late last night and there are repairs to make. Does this unsettle me? Or am I grateful to see an obvious sign of your will for me?
A neighbor faces the same task. They may help me, and I, them. Again may I find a reason for gratitude — a friendship rooted in mutual aid where before we were strangers.
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Yet here in my room, before venturing out, I grumble and delay. The work is not in the field, but here inside me.
Consider:
Can I arrange my will so it is turned over to you, Lord?
Reading:
❖ “The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations (5.20)
❖ “Let nothing disturb you; let nothing frighten you. All things are passing. God never changes.” — St. Teresa of Ávila, St. Teresa’s Bookmark
❖ “Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” — Romans 12:2 (KJV)
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~B.R.