I solve problems. It's the Engineers motto. However, I've found the upper limit of my capacity to solve problems.
Patrick and Barb were severely injured in the Haiti earthquake. We visited them about a month after the quake. I wanted to lay down all that I have to do (kids, house, work, groceries...) and go take care of Patrick and Barb. I thought if I could just be there for them it'd make it all go away.
I see friends making decisions that don't reflect my choices and I become frustrated. I can't jump in and fix it. I didn't make the bed, I cannot lay in it.
Reality sunk in this week when I realized I cannot change many things in my life. However I can beseech God who created the heavens and the earth and raised Jesus from the dead to intervene on behalf of those who love Him. (2 Chronicles 16:9).
That's what I get to do. That is how I can help. It's not by might, it's not by power but by His spirit.
Friday, April 30, 2010
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3 comments:
This is good.
Though I'm nowhere close to being an engineer kind of brain, I know what you mean. Yep.
I think engineers and mothers have a lot in common. Glad to see a post from you. Its been a while.
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