If there is a constant reminder in change leadership, it is the difference between action with understanding and doing what is asked. When one sees an ask action without belief, it is near certain flag that change is not underway. One cannot assume change will not come, just that it is not underway.
As I am reminded, the simple way to eliminate my frustration is to look in the mirror. Am I any different than those I am frustrated with?
On my best days, I am different. On many of their best days, others are as well. I may not notice them, but the evidence is being written just the same. Each time I realize I have missed the developing story, I rediscover individuals understanding, believing, and putting their faith and belief into action! When I do I find myself metaphorically repeating old wisdom words; “Is it not evident that a person is made right with God not by a barren faith but by faith fruitful in works?” (James 2.24)
The challenge in between is what I should do with myself. Life likes to remind me of lessons which keep repeating in the day to day of my journey.
Divinity is infinitely patient with me. With decades of opportunities behind me, I am still learning lessons I first started in my childhood. I think they are different and yet, even in my reflections, the fundamentals of the lesson reminders then and now are the same. The key takeaway is not that I failed to progress as far as I hoped, it is the enduring hope and love found in patience born in love.
Divinity loves me as I am but cares too much to leave me this way. I have come to appreciate what I initially understood as guilt is really an invitation to change which leads to hope, happiness, and peace.
Divinity offers me the chance to experience divine living. By embracing what Divinity is doing for me, I have a divine opportunity to share care and kindness with patience with everyone in my life.
