I know at one time or another everyone has felt this way, but does that mean we have to?
The mind (or at least mine) is a funny thing. Last Friday was no different than any other day preceding, except for the fact I felt down. It was a long day reminiscing possible opportunities lost, friendships gone astray and time spent.
I have had an interesting last few years; I relocated my dwelling space, was robbed at gun point, took a substantial pay cut, moved again, adopted my son, and met more interesting people than I could've imagined (in no specific order). Still with all that has happened I find myself in the same mind state year after year. I don't know what it is about the start of a new year that irks me. Maybe the realization that for me at least, after all is said and done, there is usually more said than done.
In the midst of my self pity I was saved. There I was at a red light when I noticed a woman holding a cardboard sign in her hands. She wasn't asking for money or a ride to another destination. On her sign " Jesus loves you" was neatly scripted in red.
I arrived home to receive a huge smile and kiss from my son and girlfriend, and suddenly it made sense. The lady had accomplished what she set forth to do, because I knew but just needed a reminder. Too bad "Jesus loves me" isn't in regular radio rotation, we might all feel a little better.
The mind (or at least mine) is a funny thing. Last Friday was no different than any other day preceding, except for the fact I felt down. It was a long day reminiscing possible opportunities lost, friendships gone astray and time spent.
I have had an interesting last few years; I relocated my dwelling space, was robbed at gun point, took a substantial pay cut, moved again, adopted my son, and met more interesting people than I could've imagined (in no specific order). Still with all that has happened I find myself in the same mind state year after year. I don't know what it is about the start of a new year that irks me. Maybe the realization that for me at least, after all is said and done, there is usually more said than done.
In the midst of my self pity I was saved. There I was at a red light when I noticed a woman holding a cardboard sign in her hands. She wasn't asking for money or a ride to another destination. On her sign " Jesus loves you" was neatly scripted in red.
I arrived home to receive a huge smile and kiss from my son and girlfriend, and suddenly it made sense. The lady had accomplished what she set forth to do, because I knew but just needed a reminder. Too bad "Jesus loves me" isn't in regular radio rotation, we might all feel a little better.
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