Friday, December 2, 2011

Don't get confused

I heard an important truth the other day, and thought I would pass it along:

Simple does not mean easy.

Because I'm a teacher, I'll illustrate this with some examples:
- It's simple to wake up when my alarm goes off at 5:30 (but not easy).
- It's simple to run 2-4 miles (but I'm NEVER going to call that easy).
- It's simple to avoid overeating dessert (but not easy, especially if you happen to be near my mama's amazing Magic Cookie Bars).
- It's simple to keep in touch with old and dear friends (but not easy, and getting harder for me the older I get and the more spread out we all are).
- It's simple to do things that will lead to spiritual growth - prayer, Scripture reading and meditation, study and thoughtful discussion (but not easy when I allow myself to become busy and burdened).
- It's simple to turn off the TV and do something more productive instead (but not easy to break out of old habits).

I'm sure you get the point.

When I get these two things confused, it becomes so easy to get discouraged at the first sign of trouble. Because I expected my simple problem to be solved easily, I have no reservoir of  perseverance when hard times come. And come they do, sooner or later.

What's your simple problem that won't be solved easily?


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