DISTRACTIONS

This word has come to have new meaning to me as of late. Mainly because of my grandson.

He and his parents share our home. At all of 22 months he is a bundle of energy and full of noise.

I do love him dearly, but it has been a new world for me. There were so many years that I had quiet at home.

A place where the only sound came for things like the stereo. I could drift into a dream state and simply write.

Never truly appreciated its blessing as much as now. There are so many times I had to learn to write despite such distractions.

Yet, I have come to appreciate it for the blessings it has brought. Those times of understanding that one's calling is more than a job.

That it is a case of being a funnel for God's love to. That if serving correctly the spirit moves you beyond your own circle of thought.

It is so easy to lose sight of the ministry part. But the harvest that comes in the process is such a blessing.

So my life has both edges of that sword. A time of such joy I've never know, but also the chaos of the unexpected.

Changes that happen in a heart beat. The chords of clatter, which are noise faced with patience and understanding.

If we let God's spirit be the source of our mufflers. And for me I have been amazing how I have coped.

For now some times though it is burdensome and I question if it is really necessary, I celebrate how God's empowers to deal with it by love.

In my thoughts it has graced me with new awareness. And for that I am grateful. Not for all the times of racket, but for the lessons learned.

And that is the gold in the sound of thunder, the grace of life discovered. A blessing without complaint.

And that is the greatest joy of all. I savor it some times more than others. Hoping it will never change in my appreciation.
And to praise the Lord in the process.