Whenever I get stressed out - I get absent minded. I start "kind of" blanking out. You might notice it every so often in the foyer when you talk with me. If you do, you know that there is a lot going on.
Today I went to see Nancy Healy in the hospital. It was a series of comedic errors.
I went to the wrong hospital (she is at St. James in Olympia Fields - I went to Chicago Ridge).
On the way there, I plowed through water on Route 30 at certain intersections that were underwater.
I was told, upon arriving at the hospital (Chicago Ridge) that Nancy was at Olympia Fields. So, I tried to find my way to St. James in Olympia Fields without directions. Got lost.
Finally, I found the hospital (it is actually easy to find) and went in and prayed with Nancy (I had "set my face like flint - as Isaiah says - to find it - I was determined).
She gets out of the hospital tomorrow.
On my way back to the office, I went north on 57 and forgot to turn off on 80 west.
Proceeded to go as far as 159th before I realized I was not going the right way. Turned around and thankfully remembered to go on 80 west.
I felt like I was in an episode of the old "Lucy" show. Stuffing chocolates in my mouth - do you remember that one episode?
It is at those times that I need to slow down, take a deep breath, and recommit my day to God.
Finding peace at the moment can be difficult to do, but with the Holy Spirit, all things are possible.
That's something I encourage you to do as well today.
Slow down for just a moment, get your bearings, take a deep breath, and have a conversation with God.
Our walk with God is moment by moment, hour by hour, day by day.
I'm thankful that God is always there, always ready to have a conversation with me - and relieve some of the stress that I am feeling.
How about you?
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