Don't give up now....

We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.

Martin Luther King

Bad things happen.  Good things that seem within reach slip out of reach.  Everyone has struggles in life.  There are times we struggle with disappointment, setbacks and even the end of what we were certain was a good thing.


When those bad things happen, or when something that seemed so right slips just out of reach, remember the words of Martin Luther King.  Face the disappointment.  Fix what you can and accept what you can't change.  Then spend some time reflecting on the circumstance.  


Get it ALL out of your system. It's okay to spend enough time on a problem to fix what you can.  Most importantly, it's okay to spend enough time on a problem to face the hurt, anger or disappointment.  Forgive when needed -- ask for forgiveness if necessary.


Once  you've accepted whatever responsibility you might have, and you've determined there's nothing else to be done, MOVE ON!  


I've always loved the Scripture in the Bible that says, (in Sharon's paraphrase) "There's a time for everything!"  If you would like to look that Scripture up and work on your own "paraphrase," you can find it in Ecclesiastes 3:1-15.  The words in this Scripture passage apply to everyone who is reading this blog, and to everyone who ever will read this blog, irregardless of spiritual beliefs!


My challenge to you is to think about the true wisdom of the words in that Scripture passage. Print it out right now and read it every day. Then follow  Mr. King's advice and fix your mind on the hope of the better day!


Have a great weekend!


Blessings,


Sharon