About 2 1/2 weeks ago, I changed all of the presets in my work vehicle from various stations to just 2 stations. Both are the local Christian music stations. Now, don't think this is me looking down my nose at secular music. I grew up on jut about every style of music available, even some OLD country...but I just wanted to try and immerse myself in positive music. FOr the last 6 months or so, all I've been listening to at work was old school rap (early 80's to early 90's). Not exactly inspiring or thought provoking!! So I'm still in the middle of this experiment, and I'm not really even sure what I'm expecting to happen...I just know that, to change my focus, I need to breakout from "the norm"...no offense to Norm. The point is, I know God's timing is perfect, and he puts in our path, the thing we need most or what he knows we need most, and for me, it's been a song by
“Monk and Neagle” called “The 21st Time “. I won't tell you the story of the song, you'll need to hunt down the video on YouTube and check it out. It's about something I've been struggling with for....well....forever....compassion.
com·pas·sion 
/kəmˈpæʃən/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[kuhm-pash-uhn] - a deep awareness of and sympathy for another''s suffering
When I see someone suffering, I'm compelled to help, but maybe not in the way that they need help. I'm a "fixer" by nature, so my tendency is to try and "fix" that person or fix the problem. Then, they (and I) don't have to actually deal with the underlying issues. It's not that I don't care, it's that when you get involved in people's lives....it can get messy....really messy. The struggle within me is to fight the urge to say "I'm too busy". Letting the Spirit lead me, on His time table - not mine, grinds on me cuz I'm a schedule oriented guy. To be late because I might have stopped and helped someone is noble.....but man...I'm still late!! It's a control thing. I'm a controller. Controlling. Pray for me.
I think I've strayed far enough from the point that I'll close with these words of wisdom............Just kidding....I don't have anything thought provoking to say....I'm just an A/V service tech!! But God loves me.
Peas and Carrots
Ben
4 comments:
Hey Ben,
Glad to have you listening, and to know that "The 21st Time" has been meaningful. Hope the CCM continues to have a positive impact -- also, we may read part of this post on the show next week.
Um, do you not read my other blog or is it not worthy to make it onto your list of blogs you read?
The Carpet Report cracked me up!! You are too funny!!
why did you even include The Carpet Report on your list of blogs you read? That boy hasn't posted anything since august. I bet he can't even remember the web address to his own blog.
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