I thought I'd better post something on my blog before you think I've abandoned it. No, I haven't gone away...just haven't had much to say. I went to my doctor for a check up the other day, and I told him I felt kind of "mushy headed"...couldn't think clearly, fuzzy on the brain, feeling fatigued. In addition to finally talking me into taking medication for my extremely high cholesterol level, (after my years of failed attempts to control it by diet and fish oil, etc., you know the routine) the doctor ordered some lab work to check my thyroid, but not until my next appointment in October. By then I could have a totally moldy brain. But that's the new protocol apparently for medicare patients...you are only allowed so many appointments per year and lab tests unless it is considered urgent. I guess I wasn't quite mushy headed enough to warrant an emergency. Ha.
So, I decided to try and fight through this "purple haze" and write something whether I have anything worth saying or not. In light of all the turmoil and terror in our world, I would like to try and be positive and offer hope. How can I do that, when I feel a sense of hopelessness creeping in to my fuzzy mind? I don't even want to turn on the television anymore for fear of more "breaking news".
So, this is what I am trying to do to cut through the fuzz:
- Start each day by reading from God's Word and following a good daily devotional guide.
- Pray...for my family, friends, our nation and world.
- Daily look for ways to be thankful for all that God has done for us.
- Look for ways to share God's love with others.
- Find ways to get some exercise and fresh air every day, preferably before the thermometer reaches 95 degrees. Early morning walks and after supper walks are daily goals. Take photographs of anything interesting along the way.
- Eat a good healthy diet, avoiding too much cholesterol, sugar, and junk foods.
- Spend my spare recreational indoor time writing and/or reading good inspirational books or other uplifting articles, rather than watching television or spending too much time on the computer.
- Find new ways to exercise my mind by taking on realistic, reasonable projects, puzzles or other creative activities.
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| Homemade Ice Cream on the 4th of July is exempt |
Most of all, in order to restore peace, calm and an uncluttered order to my mind I must fix my eyes on my heavenly Father, the Creator and Sustainer of all life.
Here is a passage of Scripture that speaks to me...and possibly to you if you can relate to the things I've been discussing above:
II Corinthians 4:15-18
"For all things are for your sakes,
that grace, having spread through the many,
may cause thanksgiving to abound
to the glory of God.
Therefore we do not lose heart.
Even though our outward man (or woman) is perishing,
yet the inward man (or woman) is being renewed day by day.
For our light affliction,
which is but for a moment,
is working for us a far more exceeding
and eternal weight of glory;
While we do not look at the things
which are seen, but at the things which are not seen.
For the things which are seen are temporary,
but the things which are not seen are eternal."
Perhaps this post speaks to your "mushy head" today as well. I pray that you will also seek God first and foremost in your life...and that you will NOT LOSE HEART.
Here's another passage to encourage us along this race of life:
"Therefore we also,
since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,
let us lay aside every weight,
and the sin which so easily ensnares us,
and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
Looking unto Jesus,
the Author and Finisher of our faith,
Who for the joy that was set before Him
endured the cross,
despising the shame,
and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."
Hebrews 12:2
So who's ready to run this race with me? Keeping our eyes focused on Jesus as our leader...we will grow stronger and happier every day. Let's get going and drive away all the fuzzy, mushy heads!
"I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!"
Philippians 4:13
Amen.
