Oh, life lately and by lately, I’m in the realm of seven months. A lot can happen in seven months, both good and bad…
Sometimes it seems as though life goes off the rails, but then one day when the sun rises all the pieces seem to have come back together. Although Humpty Dumpty couldn’t be put back together again, life can be, albeit it may be different but still together. Truthfully, the lows of life can bring about change and goodness if one takes the time to observe and engage.
My absence for the last two months on this little blog of space of mine was due to some life changes. Some of those were difficult, but as I sit and ponder, observe and soak in the experience I have much to share of the things I have learned and continue to learn.
Two months of writing silence came on the heels of living amongst circumstances I could not change or control. There is so much in life that truly is out of my control. Most of the time I have the illusion of control, but honestly, it’s my response to circumstances I can control and that’s about it. So, how do I deal with life when all sides are pushing on me and caving in on me? I go to radio silence here and on social media.
Radio silence equates to withdrawing from my world. When I am in this mode of processing and reflection, I read, listen, think, and pray to seek to process life, issues, and circumstances. This silence put me on an island and in some ways, it wasn’t good. I became fearful and felt I was losing my voice and didn’t know what to write or say. Each time I tried to put my fingers on the keyboard nothing happened. I became a little lost.
As in Scripture, the phrase {But God}, always indicates He is doing something. In the last week or two, I have been sensing my own But God moments.
One day last week, I was struck by the number seven and its recent significance in my life {the seven months thing}. My mind pondered into Genesis and the six days of Creation followed by one day of rest equaling the seven days of a week. The first sign of seven on the stage of the universe. The world God created was good. Seven entered the stage on a good note.
Seven then took me to the seven times we have moved in the last two years. On the surface, that surely didn’t seem good. Yet, there was good along the road and paths we traveled in those moves. Bonds and friendships were forged and strengthened and that is good. We let go of stuff and learned the importance of us and our bond of marriage. All good…seven still showed up as good.
Then the seven months came into focus. Where to start? What to think? How to share? Was it good? Perhaps. Was it hard? Perhaps. Did it change me {us}. Definitely and many of those changes followed the previous path of good.
“For the LORD is good; His loving-kindness is everlasting, and His faithfulness to all generations.” ~ Psalm 100:5
The path of seven is to be continued…
May your day be blessed!
Thank you for stopping by and reading my blog.
~Carrie xoxo
Lisa notes says
Oh, how hard it is for us humans to realize we don’t have as much control as we think. Sigh. I struggle with that too. I realize that peace often comes quickest when we accept how little control we really have, and just concentrate on what we can control. But easier said than done. It sounds like you’ve made substantial progress on that in this 7th month.
Joanne Viola says
Change is not easy, especially when we are not in control of the changes. As I grow older, I am realizing more and more just how little control I have ever had. I am also finding myself more grateful He has always had all the control. Truly He is good and all He does is good. Even if it takes me a while to see it.
Bojana Krienke says
Oh I hope you are both doing well as you reflect on the past seven months or so. Although I don’t know the hardships you’ve had to encounter I am sending you all of you best energy and vibes. May you continue to find peace in your refection.
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Mireille says
The hardest part for me is always the bot knowing what comes next, what is going to happen… trusting in God is hard!
Praying for you!
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Donna says
Thank you, carrie for sharing your struggle. I battle the control monster too; but God is so gentle, calling us to a place of true rest as we let go of the illusion of control and trust Him in the here and now. Great & wise thoughts from your 7 month’s journey!
Leslie Susan Clingan says
Glad for your message and update. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t struggle with the whole blogging and social media thing. It is just contrary to who I really am. And like you, when LIFE gets turned upside down, I tend to go silent. Keep praying, keep looking up and just do what you can do right now.
Michele Morin says
Every once in a while the truth breaks through to me, too, that I am not nearly so much in control of my life as I imagine. Thanks.be to God, he is the unseen Mover behind all that comes our way!