What is mine to do? This question keeps floating to the surface. Carrie Newcomer has a song that speaks of being able to do what is within 3 feet of you. So I went in prayer to ask, what is mine to do. Calls I had neglected, a chance to mentor another who wants to teach, home maintenance. The list is plenty. And then, Jesus touched me and said, “Come back after lunch, and we will see how you’re doing, and what is needed.” I need only work on the morning, and then check back in. 😊😉
A wonderful post and very helpful to me. I had to pause and breathe because my father was a liberator of Dachau and he often had nightmares about what they found there (especially when he had dementia). Once I could set that down I could read and reflect for myself and it is such a gift.
Dear Maren, I remembered you sharing this part of your family history with me and carried your dad with me. I lit a candle for him in the Protestant chapel on the grounds where they hold weekly services. My breath was heavy in my throat in that place. I understand the need for breath.
What a good question. I have fallen out of physical shape after an ankle surgery and I think what is needed right now is for me to change that. I can't shake the feeling that I need to be ready, ready for anything.
This is beautiful, and these are questions I am often asking these days: what is needed? What is mine to do? What is rest and restoration, and what is avoidance? Thank you for these good words.
My grandmother’s cousin liberated Dachau. It was terribly traumatizing for the soldiers!!! He wrote home saying “Dante’s inferno was nothing in comparison to Dachau.” This piece was very thought provoking. Thank you
My husband is in the military and so we were keenly aware of this part of the history though I don't mention it here. I shudder at the mere hint of what they witnessed and the effect that that had on their souls for years to come. Thanks so much for sharing part of your story.
What is mine to do? This question keeps floating to the surface. Carrie Newcomer has a song that speaks of being able to do what is within 3 feet of you. So I went in prayer to ask, what is mine to do. Calls I had neglected, a chance to mentor another who wants to teach, home maintenance. The list is plenty. And then, Jesus touched me and said, “Come back after lunch, and we will see how you’re doing, and what is needed.” I need only work on the morning, and then check back in. 😊😉
I’m going to see if I can link Carrie’s song in this comment. https://youtu.be/6dROanqO8j8?si=OXmjjZ4cU0p-661L
Thank you so much for sharing this song, and your story Linda. I join you in the quandry.
A wonderful post and very helpful to me. I had to pause and breathe because my father was a liberator of Dachau and he often had nightmares about what they found there (especially when he had dementia). Once I could set that down I could read and reflect for myself and it is such a gift.
Dear Maren, I remembered you sharing this part of your family history with me and carried your dad with me. I lit a candle for him in the Protestant chapel on the grounds where they hold weekly services. My breath was heavy in my throat in that place. I understand the need for breath.
Thank you so very much.
What a good question. I have fallen out of physical shape after an ankle surgery and I think what is needed right now is for me to change that. I can't shake the feeling that I need to be ready, ready for anything.
This is beautiful, and these are questions I am often asking these days: what is needed? What is mine to do? What is rest and restoration, and what is avoidance? Thank you for these good words.
What is avoidance? That is a question I didn't have words for, thank you for adding that to this wondering. It is a question that shimmers for me.
My grandmother’s cousin liberated Dachau. It was terribly traumatizing for the soldiers!!! He wrote home saying “Dante’s inferno was nothing in comparison to Dachau.” This piece was very thought provoking. Thank you
My husband is in the military and so we were keenly aware of this part of the history though I don't mention it here. I shudder at the mere hint of what they witnessed and the effect that that had on their souls for years to come. Thanks so much for sharing part of your story.