From Whirlwinds to Merry-go- Rounds/ Peace in Waiting

There has been a lack of posting recently, and I was trying to decide why.  It’s not that I’m to busy to do a few things I enjoy, like writing; and I have had plenty to write.  It’s that my life seems to be a whirlwind right now.  I can’t exactly tell you what I’ve been doing or how I’ve been the past weeks because it seems it changes hourly.  Just when I think I’ve settled in something good, I change.  And just when it seems I’m moving on to something completely different, I find myself back at the start.  It’s the same starting point daily.  Thus, I’m riding a whirlwind going in circles!  Somehow, I’m not bothered by that like I typically would be.  It’s more as if I am on a merry-go-round, ridding up and down on beautiful animals in time to the music.  Everything’s cheery.  At the same time, it remains a whirr of grayness with no distinctions, a whirlwind.

Here’s a typical day. 

Joy

Like the singing birds or bubbling brooks, it is spontaneous and unhindered by shame.  The weightless flight of a butterfly and a baby’s carefree laugh display its freedom from pressure.  Loose yourself in it like a little girl dancing in fields of summer wildflowers.  The shadows in doubt’s forest will not overcome the sunshine of your smile.  Let yourself be taken away by it, as a dandelion flying in the wind.  That wind is God’s Spirit, and the joy He gives is a gift.  When He gives it to the weary soul, it is like the sweet juice of apples.  When you’re weary, dive into it like a mountain stream on a hot day.  Let it fall on your face like a summer’s rain.  God gives it to be your strength in life.  When you are sad, trust in joy.  God is faithful that in your gloom, He will smile.  And with a “Ho! Ho! Ho!” and a deep belly laugh, Jesus will put joy in your heart.  So laugh on occasion like no one is watching.  Sing with a heart set free.  And smile as one in love.