Our part/Gods part

Today I realized how important it is for us to understand what role we play and what role God plays in our lives. For example; our role is to study, Gods role is to give us understanding. Our part is to work diligently, Gods role is to provide for us. By misunderstanding these roles it can cause significant 'brain damage' if we are trying to force things to happen. We should always consider what our part is and be disciplined and diligent to perform our part and then understand that the Lord must do his work in us as well. We must also trust that he is good and that in his timing he will do his work, while we must be consistent to do ours.

A man plans his ways but the Lord directs his path.

Things we all do

In class today some one mentioned not wanting to question sales reciepts because we don't want the cleark to think she couldn't afford something even though she knew it was wrong. This so reminded me of myself that the thought stuck with me all day. Why is it that we care so much what people think that we are willing to overpay in order to influence their perception of us? I've been paralyzed by the fear of what others think many times. I don't have an answer for this... Over coming fear of what others think is one of those 'just do its'... Only diligence and persistence prevails...

Today I realized the importance of having one unifing element in our lives. Something to hold us together, something to stand for. Some call this meaning in life. Its really all of the above and allows us to be at peace with our selvs as one being.

This came about as just a passing thought to me... not really marked by a memerable event. It is important though to recognize these revelations and remember them. So I'm marking it here.