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Change My Circumstances


A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. (Proverbs 13:20)

          It seems as though for the past several years, as Snow Birds have come to enjoy their winter in the south, I find myself longing, maybe even coveting. Jealousy or envy rear their ugly head and I spend several weeks playing “Whack a Mole” with them. This year, the chorus seems to be that “I want a home.” I want a place that isn’t falling apart, is large enough to accommodate Dad’s walker or transport chair (wheelchair without the big back wheels so that the person in the wheelchair must be pushed), has two bedrooms (or at least a sofa-sleeper that isn’t tattered) and enough room for a bookcase and small desk. There’s lots more to the longing, of course, but that would be a good start. Last year, the mantra was “Bow the Knee.” This year, I’ve been telling myself and God: “The right place, at the right time, at the right price, in the right location, in the right way…” and something about either changing my circumstances or changing my mind. And, of course, there’s my main mantra, “Wisdom, Direction, Attitude!” 
          There’s another longing I’ve had for the past three years. I’ve wanted to lose weight, but it’s hard when Dad wants to go to a buffet at least once a week, when lunch and dinner are often accompanied by milkshakes, and when ice cream must be available for every meal and snacks at night. I know it’s not good for me, but I can’t seem to say “no.” I can’t turn from that evil, even though a strong and healthy body would be sweet. I’ve said before that we’re all fools. What is the thing that’s hurting you that you can’t turn away from? It’s November. I’m going to continue to lift mine up to God and ask for the courage and strength to turn from my evil by the end of the year. 
          WDA
                  The right place, at the right time, at the right price, in the right location, in the right way…
                             Change my circumstances... or change my mind.

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