It is what it is

I've heard people say "If only I could go back in time knowing what I know now". In fact, I'm pretty sure that I've said that very same thing!

In reality, you'd just make different decisions that might have good or bad consequences. Because, the truth of the matter is just that. Decisions, even well thought out ones sometimes don't have the results that we've foreseen. Living a life of faith is how you deal with those consequences, whether good or bad!

I try my best not to let my schedule get out of hand and this is a huge struggle for me. It never fails, though, that no matter how well-planned activities sometimes run together. You'll have that when you're a Christian trying to live her faith, a wife, a mother, and a business owner who works from home.

When I say "it is what it is" doesn't mean that I don't do everything in my power to make sure whatever I'm doing or organizing isn't done to the best of my ability. I am a perfectionist, but I do reach a point where I finally let go and recognize that I can't control everything.

We'd studied the book of Esther awhile back in our Wednesday evening Bible Study at Pilgrim Church and it really struck home. If you've never taken an in-depth look at this book of the Bible, you should really check it out.

It illustrates very well that God is the only one in control. We have free will, true. We cannot understand how God can be in control yet we need to take action at the same time. Maybe it's because God chooses to act through those willing to act for Him.

One of the most important things I learned from this book is that as Christians, we should avoid the two extremes.

1. Doing nothing
2. Feeling that we must do it all

So, I do everything I can in my power to make whatever project I'm working on successful and I might drive myself a little crazy in the process, but when it gets down to it, I realize that it really...

It is what it is!

Let go and let God.

In Christ,
Shari