SURE

I find myself in situations where I have to say this a lot. It is times when I agree to do something. Doesn't mean I always like what I'm being asked to do, but don't have a choice. It almost always involves something where I have a responsibility.

Now it might not again mean I like having to do whatever, but I tolerate it because it is part of that given duty. So sure is a word of resignation. It doesn't matter if I like the option, I just cope with it out of necessity.

When I was younger, sure wasn't a word I used that much. It was more like I had to do something that I didn't like, I was more prone to complain.

That never changed the process just made me grumpy along the way. Perhaps it is just maturity or having too many times when getting upset never helped.

I'm not sure I feel this always applies to the spiritual realm. Because we can hide our true feelings from our boss perhaps, but never from God.

So if say sure to the Lord and don't really mean it he will see through such comments for being other than genuine. Sure with conditions is not the same as when you really mean it in your heart.

What does all this mean in terms of sure and faith. Maybe only how our attitude is a much apart of what we believe as what we say.

I do enjoy having a more philosophical approach at times. I do find merit in the joy of taking more time to reflect and let God handle things instead of constantly trying to solve things myself.

Along the way I do savor the times when I see more clearly the elements of life in a wider perspective. Not just my thoughts, but the ones that God grants me.

That doesn't always mean I get a chance to enjoy this perspective or have others agree. It just mean doing the best I can to follow what I need to do.

This gives its own peace even when nothing else matters. God moving through the thoughts with his own brand of quiet that I cherish.

We walk the night of our understanding, grateful for the occasions when a little light shines where none existed before. For that I'm grateful.

In any case I rejoice at how often I savor the times when sure generates a good feeling. Almost as if it is an expression of God's grace that comes from my lips unintentionally.

That might not change the world when some have nothing to occupy this point in their life.