We live on a path. And sometimes we choose to step off of this path.
Out of curiosity, maybe rebellion, or because the grass seems greener over there. Without any marked trail to follow we misstep, stumble, and fall. That’s okay, as long as we get back up, and realize that we should probably follow our bread crumb trail back to the path.
But sometimes we fall in holes. Or pits.
Those falls are hard, and fast. And the pits are deep, dark, and cold. All our strength is gone from trudging through the wilderness so we’re tired and weak. And we want to just lay there for a while on the nice cold ground. A break from searching. A break from walking. Then, once we start to feel the pain of our broken bones, and the hardness of the ground, we wonder how we got there in the first place. It seems like we just took a brief scenic route, so how did it lead here?
It never takes too long to lose yourself. And you don’t realize you’ve wandered…until you’re lost. Until you’re lying, broken, on the cold concrete floor of that deep pit, do you realize the steps you took to get there.
And so you start to climb out, ironically, healing on the way. And it takes a while. But it’s worth it. Because once your face is warmed again by the sun, and your weary feet touch the soft green grass, you’ll look back and be grateful. Grateful for what you learned and grateful for the grace you were given to climb out.
You Are More than that misstep.
No one said getting out of the hole was going to be easy, but there are people who can help you begin the climb. Call Hope for help, 435.652.8343
Post provided by Love and Learn blog.
06
Nov
2012
Wise Decisions, Part II- The Fall
05
Sep
2012
Wise Decisions Part I- Time to reflect
We make choices, without realizing in that moment how much they affect the rest of our lives.
And if we thought a little longer about the outcome, weighed the pros and cons, considered the pain,
imagined our future, where would we be? Would we have made the same choice? And if those choices hadn’t been made,
would fate take over and make that choice for us anyway ? The choices we make reflect the person we are, and the person we’re becoming. The choices we make affect so much more than we can see. It’s a butterfly effect of chain reactions for all eternity.
We look back at the big decisions, the small decisions, the bad ones and the good ones. And we may laugh. Or cry. Depending on how much time has passed. And we can’t help but wonder, what if?
Sometimes there’s no possible way of predicting the outcome and we have to dive in head first to find out. Sometimes the outcome is clear. Sometimes the outcome is obviously bad, but we choose it anyway. Sometimes the outcome is obviously good, so we take advantage of it. Sometimes, we ignore the outcome completely, and make blind decisions based on what we want now. Those are the worst kind. Though they may bring temporary happiness, it always ends. Sometimes, when it does end, we still can’t admit to ourselves that it was a bad decision, therefore preventing us from learning. Therefore causing us to make the same decision again. And again. Until we just don’t care anymore. These choices we make may push people out of our lives that we never wanted out, they may change our plans, they may break our hearts, they may cause some unwanted drama, but what if that’s the point of it all? What if our potential is in the way we rise from the mess we’ve made? What if beauty hides in the unwanted change of direction?
If you want to talk, we are here for you. Call Hope at 435 652-8343. Read more...
Sometimes there’s no possible way of predicting the outcome and we have to dive in head first to find out. Sometimes the outcome is clear. Sometimes the outcome is obviously bad, but we choose it anyway. Sometimes the outcome is obviously good, so we take advantage of it. Sometimes, we ignore the outcome completely, and make blind decisions based on what we want now. Those are the worst kind. Though they may bring temporary happiness, it always ends. Sometimes, when it does end, we still can’t admit to ourselves that it was a bad decision, therefore preventing us from learning. Therefore causing us to make the same decision again. And again. Until we just don’t care anymore. These choices we make may push people out of our lives that we never wanted out, they may change our plans, they may break our hearts, they may cause some unwanted drama, but what if that’s the point of it all? What if our potential is in the way we rise from the mess we’ve made? What if beauty hides in the unwanted change of direction?
If you want to talk, we are here for you. Call Hope at 435 652-8343. Read more...
28
Jul
2011
You Are More…
Well, it’s official. We have entered the world of blogging. We are excited to provide encouragement, good information, and useful links to equip and inspire our clients and those seeking our help. We are calling our blog, “You Are More”, inspired by a recent song by Tenth Avenue North with the following lyrics…”You are more than the choices that you’ve made, you are more than the sum of your past mistakes, you are more than the problems you create…”
If you find yourself believing the lie that you are only as good as the choices you make, or the grades you receive, or the way others see you…think again. Hope Pregnancy Care Center is a place to get a free pregnancy test and education about your options BUT we are also a place of encouragement, hope and new beginnings. We can not erase your past mistakes, but we can offer practical help and the support necessary to not only survive this hard time but learn, grow and thrive. We believe as the Bible teaches that your are precious, full of hope, and able to overcome. Come see us and learn that there is hope because You Are so much More. Read more...
