Chris' Christian Blog

February 3, 2020

"February 3, 2020" 

"Prompt: "While it is February one can taste the full joys of anticipation. Spring stands at the gate with her finger on the latch." ~ Patience Strong
Use this saying to inspire your blog entry."

I personally can't wait until spring gets here. Spring is my favorite season because it is a time of renewing. I think we all need renewed from time to time. I know I most certainly do. I get stuck in a rut sometimes and it's very hard to get out. However I have a God who knows I am in a rut and He pulls me from it. He is such a glorious, wonderful God. He meets my every need and does so at the perfect time. When I get stuck in a rut He may let me dwell in it for a whille,but He eventually sends something to change my routine. He knows that ruts are not good for me so He doesn't let me dwell in them long. Winter is often a rut for me because I can become very depressed in the winter time. This winter has been different though. I have been very busy wearing multiple hats and fulfilling multiple roles. My jobs as chaplain, floor leader, soldier, and elder keep me very busy. I get to serve others in each of these roles and I find that very rewarding. I also was fortunate enough to find a doctor who understood that I not only suffered from bi-polar disorder but also had a traumatic brain injury due to a car wreck/ She had a medication that treats both and she put me on it. It has definitely helped.

Prompt: What makes us hold on to things, ideas, or people; those things that we can’t let go of although we know we should?

I honestly don't know though I can proffer a few educated guesses.I'd say one thing that causes us to do so is that it is familiar. People are typically afraid of change because change means accepting and fhe unknown. Giving these things up means facing life without them and it is easier to continue the status quo.
My second guess would be that these things are an addiction. Addiction is hard to beat.