Pausing With God

Most of you that know me, understand that though I live in the south, I will always be a city girl, so bugs are not my best friend. Sure, we have bugs in the city, but they aren’t as brave as these southern bells, I mean bugs.

Recently I was riding my bike, minding my own business. As I am making my way down the sidewalk, there were these reptiles that took upon themselves to inhabit my path. They would sit directly in my way, acting like a squirrel who in the middle of the street, observes oncoming cars while they decide which way they will go. Unbeknownst to any of us, putting their lives on the line; waiting till the last minute to make a move.

Anyways back to the story…so I’m riding my bike. Like I said, minding my own business and I see the little buggers staring at me – double daring me to come closer. So, guess what I did, I kept pedaling, triple daring them to stay put.

Shhhhhhh, listen; as another school year ends, can you hear the parents, teachers and faculty yelling ‘We did it!’ You all have been through the ringer. From transitioning to instructing kids from their homes to returning back to the classrooms. Yes, You did it!

Before we let you shut down the building for a few months, we are trying to make one last visit. I have three grands who bring such joy to my heart. Today was grand number two’s turn. The night before, her mom shared that she should expect a surprise at lunch time. My inquisitive grand tried to guess, but her mom wasn’t given in no matter how many times she blurted out the wrong response.

On the way to grand number two’s school, I daydreamed about what kind of facial expression we were going to see displayed on her face. I pulled in the school parking lot, got out the car and hurriedly walked in the front door and checked in. After I was directed to lunch area, I sat down. I thought hmm, maybe I’ll record her expression, but I knew it was a no-no to film other peoples’ kids without permission. So, I sat, waited and watched as other adults, possibly moms, dads, grandpas, grandmas, nanas or pop-pops showed up. I lifted my shoulders up to my ear, it didn’t really matter who they were; no doubt it would be a special time for whoever belonged to them.

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Com·pete (verb) 1. strive to gain or win something by defeating or establishing superiority over others who are trying to do the same.

Com·plete (adjective) 1. having all the necessary or appropriate parts.

Pause and look closer at these two words…do you see what the difference is?

Once you noticed what it is, like me; you will probably catch yourself smiling. Ahh, the letter ‘L’. For me this meant that without the ‘Lord’ in our lives we have a tendency to compete with one another. One of the many reasons why we would do this is because it covers up our own insecurities. Within ourselves we feel incomplete, defeated and think that in our striving we will gain respect or be noticed.