{ Wednesday's Word - Reflection }

reflection

1.  the throwing back by a body or surface of light

2. serious thought or consideration

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1. I was at Mom's early yesterday morning and this was my view from where I was sitting.....

It was fairly early and the sun was beginning to get bright and the front door was open - this was the light coming through the storm door and casting the reflections on the opposite wall. Just as in so many things in our lives that happen, or God allows us to witness, I feel He was teaching me a life lesson and I was so glad that I took the time to listen - something I'm not always good at.

Seeing those shadows caused me to reflect on some things going on in my life. Because I know those are the scrolls on Mom's storm door and her table lamp that the light is reflecting off of I can make out certain things on the door and wall, but they're definitely not clear. There are so many things in this life that I totally can't understand or see clearly the whole picture.  Like why some people develop certain illnesses and others remain healthy in body and mind; why people who are trying to live a quiet life have to endure somebody breaking in and stealing their belongings; why some folks can go through their life being so dishonest - do they not have a fraction of a conscience; why folks say or do things that can be so hurtful, and for that matter why I act the way I do sometimes (yes, God was reprimanding me - a good Father does that you know)

There are so many things that I'd like to have a complete understanding of but know I probably never will - at least not in this life. God just asks me to trust. Trust Him with all the details. Put my hand in His and allow Him to lead me, to protect me, to work in the hearts of those who aren't honest, to do my best to take care of what I'm able through the strength He gives me and lay all the rest at His feet.

Y'all, just typing those words seem to lift a burden from my shoulders!