Power Principles

Yeah, I know, it's a catchy title. It' has nothing to do with Karate, business management, or personal peace (google it and that's what you'll find...)

If I were a good writer I'd input a catchy introduction paragraph right here that would mention the power requirements of my van, my mobile phone and myself. Since I'm not, you'll have to be sated with what I have put here.

Van: "You'll need to get gas on the way into work." says MM on the way home yesterday. Upon ignoring his encouragement (why do I give it but not receive it?) I arrived at work. I drove to the bank. I drove to pick up S. I drove to the Indian Grocery across town, sort of. As I drove up the hill before Tallahassee Mall the van didn't accelerate properly. Knowing this wasn't good I pulled into the nearest business, a gas station ("How Convenient" said the church lady). I parked and left the engine running. I checked to make sure the tires were fine. Then I listened, the engine sputtered. [I really am an Engineer!]. I walked back to the driver's seat and it dawned on me... I need gas. I laughed all the way to the pump. The employee on break outside saw me laugh and must have wondered what I thought was so funny... Now you wonder... I was thinking how funny it was that I pulled into the gas station instead of the old CompUSA building or the Steakhouse...


Mobile Phone: Always charge your phone at home. That way you don't need your car charger... Unless you are me, then you know that you always have your charger in your vehicle (which always has gas...). I wonder why it is that every time I think I have something, I don't... I talked and talked this morning to my friend. I took my phone (on all the time) into work and used it as necessary. I E.T.d (phoned home) and let L start a pot of water to boil. MM was busy and couldn't tend to it. I turned off my phone (then pulled into the gas station). I tended to the van and proceeded to the Indian Grocery. I turned on the phone to place a call. I reached MM who wondered what was up with the boiling water and why I wasn't just bringing dinner home... (another story). I turned off my phone... You get the point? I couldn't tap into the source of power (BTW, my phone is charging as I type).

Me: Do you ever feel like falling apart? I mean, really. Not the "Too much is going on because I over-committed myself." kind of falling apart. But rather the kind to which you respond "I'm depressed." Well, I realized today that for far too long I've been running on empty. I haven't been tapped into the source of power. Sure I've called upon the Lord for his help, but I've also been hiding in the cave (funny that I should read that story to M tonight!). This depression that overcomes me at times is much more than the blues; it's a self-pitying act that is used to draw attention to myself, not my saviour. I've grown all too familiar with this pattern. Today, however, is different. Today, I shall glory in Him alone. He hath shown me what is good and what He requires of me. Do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with Him.

If I were a good writer, I'd put in a summary paragraph here and you could read the first (skip the subtitle) and last paragraph to find out that God is awesome. He loves me and cares about my every need, right down to the last drop of fuel in my van. But, since I'm just a ________, you'll have to go in peace and write your own story of His goodness!

PS. the blank may be filled in with any of the following:
stay at home mom
homeschool mom
(an) Engineer
wife with three boys
woman

If you throw in a self depricating adjective such as:
low down, good for n...

Well, let's not go there. I'm off to a good nights rest (after just one more chore...)