Brokenness in Bend, Oregon

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1. blittlefield on June 12th, 2010 1:45 pm

   Here is a quote from a book I’m reading. I won’t tell you the source for it may bias you but here is the quote.

   “No matter what happened though, I knew that personally I was much better off depending on God’s plan, not my own. It’s easy to forget that in the chaos [of day-to-day life.] But when life invariably leads me back to that truth, my perspective changes and I find peace amidst all storms. … I selently acknowledged my human weaknesses, consciously handed my future over to God, and asked for His wisdom, strength, and grace.”

   I always work hard to broaden my perspective and to broaden my expectations for I know not what lies ahead. I try to move forward without fear, eyes wide open, and as ready as I can be for what might come next. Sometimes “brokenness” comes from having unrealistic or wrong expectations. Brokeness seems to be compouned when we lack respect for each other and/or have too narrow of a perspective. If not for you, at least it does for me. Also, brokeness seems to be compounded by fear. We all know how our imaginations will run wild when we let fear enter in. If you have ever been in the dark and afraid until the lights came on, you know what I mean. What was fearful while in the dark suddenly was not so fearful in the light. What changed? Perspective, Knowledge and ?

   Happy Sabbath – Bill

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