Our story? Yes, who is writing our story? As an adult, you think you are. As an independent divorced woman, I thought I was.
I’ve learned to do things I never dreamed possible. How about you — divorced or not? Single parent — or not.
Patience and Character Building in Our Story
I ordered a drain snake to come through the mail. No time to pick it up and during a pandemic, no desire to do so. Perspiration beads formed on my forehead, as I gasped to push the snake down the sink drain. In frustration, I said, “God, you’re my husband, please make the snake drain work.”
God, you’re my husband, please make the snake drain work. #help, #patience Share on XAt that moment, I sensed the Spirit within me say, “I wondered when you would ask me for help.”
The reason why is to provide me with lessons in patience and character building.
What do you do when you confront a challenge?
Priorities and Plans in Our Story
Notice came via email that a digital interview of me on grief would appear as the front-page featured story online on Monday, March 30, 2020. I went into a frenzy to get the word out on social media and via email. I lost my morning hours set aside for other work. The urgent replaced the planned.
The urgent replaced the planned. #priorities, #plans Share on XThe sad part is in that tailspin, I forgot about the link to the archives after Monday. I could have waited until Tuesday, used the link, and avoided the horrific rush.
Related external link:
God Made You A Writer: An Invitation to Every Christian
Another painful lesson in priorities and plans.
What happened next? Negative self-talk. You’ll never make it. Quit. Earlier in the month, someone told you to shut down your website. The person suggested you use your time, energy, and money on yourself. Travel and take a cruise instead of paying to attend the same business events. I should have listened. I can travel after the crisis.
You’ll never make it. Quit. #negativity, #doubt Share on XNegative self-talk will never accomplish anything positive.
If you can relate to this nightmare, learn from my mistakes. Save yourself the pain.
Related link on my website:
How to Move from the Land of If Only
Conclusion and Next Step
To wrap up, the reasons why are:
- Patience and character building
- Priorities and plans
Feel free to add a reason or two of your own and share this article with others.
Copyright © by Yvonne Ortega March 31, 2020
Your statement “Negative self-talk will never accomplish anything positive.” Amen. That statement should be posted everywhere. 🙂
I agree, Melissa Henderson. We can post it on our bathroom mirror, desk, a kitchen cupboard, and our refrigerator door. Thank you for stopping by.