ever present options
What spiritual tools would you like to make use of today? Is there any ritual that you could benefit from bringing into your day?
I Thessalonians 5:16-18
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
I don’t do anything in this world always, without ceasing, or in all circumstances. I don’t know any human that does. As a person who is prone to perfectionistic tendencies, I can swiftly take these three verses and use them against me.
If, instead, I use the sturdiness of these suggestions as tools during difficult moments, I can make use of these three verses in a new way.
I can turn my sorrow toward rejoicing by listening to something that gives me life or singing along, even if the words seem like a wish rather than reality. Prayer is always at the ready for me, regardless of my feeling state. Gratitude becomes an option when I am standing amongst everything that feels ruinous.
When I bring choice in and see these as options that are ever present, I can take comfort in their existence and make use of what they offer.
What spiritual tools would you like to make use of today? Is there any ritual that you could benefit from bringing into your day?