Tuesday, December 08, 2009

Lesson Well Learned


It's been a long time since I've reflected on the words of Amy Welborn in her Catholic Woman's Book of Days. As I read today's reflection I thought how appropriate it is that I am reading this today! Tomorrow we leave for Atlanta for the wedding of Jimmy and Kelly. I have gifts wrapped to deliver to those unable to share Christmas with us this year. I have boxes and boxes of decorations, food, dishes, et. al. I have cheese balls to make and pies to fix...My head is in a spin and I've totally lost my appetite! (This happens when I am stressed.) So here is the lesson offered me!

Have you not known? Have you not heard? The
Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends
of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; His
understanding is unsearchable. He give power to
the faint, and strengthens the powerless.
~Isaiah 40: 28-29~
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This time of year can be exhausting, especially for the lone ranger like me, who, in her heart, doesn't' thing that anyone else can really do anything right and has some sort of weird pride in pulling celebrations together solely on her own power.

How silly. How prideful. How exhausting.

It's not just true of holiday doings; it's true for the rest of life. Asking for help isn't on anyone's list of sins, as far as I know while pride is on the top of most of them.
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Lord, there are part of my life in which I need help.
Dispel my pride, and strengthen me to see help when I need it.
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So there you have it in a nutshell! This is me and I must stop making myself sick by thinking I can do this and pull it off! Silly me!!!!! You know she's right! It is exhausting when I am prideful...So, there will be help for me on Friday when I am setting up for the rehearsal dinner. I will take suggestions and gladly accept them. Yes, indeed!!!!! I will not allow my pride to ruin a perfectly wonderful day!!!!! God will provide! It's time I started acting like I believe that. Don't you think?

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Thanks be to God!!!!!

10 comments:

  1. Cathy, I really don't know why but I too hesitate to ask for help when I have so many things to do.....so today I repeat your lovely prayer, thank you sweetie for sharing..:-) Hugs

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  2. Have a blessed, safe, happy, stress-free wedding trip!!!

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  3. A perfectly wonderful reflection and prayer!
    Safe travels to you. Enjoy every minute of the wedding!
    Peggy

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  4. Great reflection! This is applicable to me as well. Hope the wedding goes smoothly!

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  5. I noticed that the times in my life when I've felt most frustrated are the times in my life when I could not give up MY IDEA OF PERFECTION! And once I gave up 'control' I was a much happier person.
    I've noticed that especially so these past few years at Christmas, I enjoy it so much more, and there is so much more room for the true meaning of Christmas!

    ENJOY the wedding!
    ENJOY Christmas!
    God Bless you all and much joy to all!
    Love and Prayers,
    Eileen

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  6. This is a terrific post and prayer. Where would we be without stress? My problem is I think nobody can do it right except me! LOL! Seriously, safe travels and I'll bet you will have the most wonderful time.

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  7. This is SO true -- and such an easy trap to fall into -- especially when you're the Mama and used to making things run. But, there surely is a time to let the reigns slacken, and let others help. God bless you on your wedding trip and many blessings on the happy couple, too! (I know it will all be wonderful.)

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  8. I hope you have a great time on your trip. Your Christmas tree is beautiful. I think as women we all tend to hesitate to ask for help. I've learned it can be fun to let go and let other people take over once in a while. I hope you have a safe and very Merry Christmas ♥

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  9. What a great post, and a lovely tree! May God Bless you during this beautiful Advent season.

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